Tag: motherhood

Why Don’t I See What My Friends See in Me?

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Why don’t I see what my friends see in me? A friend of mine once commented, “You are so patient.”  “Patient?” I laughed. “No, I’m not...

The Quiet Strength

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I never imagined I would be here—raising my young daughter while beginning to care for my aging mom. There is beauty and grace in this...

Infertility Awareness Month: The Silent Journey to Motherhood

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I always knew I wanted to be a mom. Some women dream about careers, travel, or big milestones. My dream was simple: babies, bedtime stories,...

Doin’ Great: Meet Catharine

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It was one of those miserable “wintry mix” mornings—slush-coated sidewalks, sleet blowing sideways. The kind that makes you think you’ll Never. Get. This. Stroller....

Thrive, Survive, Maintain

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In what feels like a past life, I was a labor and postpartum doula. I helped couples navigate the early days of parenthood. My parenting...

I Can Still Dance

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If you ask most Westchester County moms how they unwind, you’ll probably hear a familiar list: a solo Target run that somehow lasts an...

Are We Living or Are We Waiting?

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There was a moment when life stopped. Not slowly. Not gently. Not with a warning. One phone call, one conversation, one impossible piece of news —...

Paving a New Path: Meet Sabrina

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Motherhood has an interesting way of changing you, in ways you couldn’t even imagine. As a young girl, I had big dreams. Hustling and making...

Why Mom Burnout Is So Common — and What Actually Helps

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Moms reign supreme. We know this. They are the masterminds and heartbeat behind happy, smoothly running homes. Moms are the house manager, emotional CEO, organizer,...

Do I Watch Birds Now? The Empty Nest: Meet Sherrie

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This is a new season of life. One where I’m still showing up—just in different ways. Cheering from the stands, but also from afar. Planning...