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Words Waiting

Gosh, being human is a complicated thing. M's Dad hasn't been able to parent for a long time. He is stuck-- as he sometimes is-- in cycles of addiction. Thus, his life is hard and messy and I assume he's been only surviving for a long time. He has let lots of the sweet moments… Continue reading Words Waiting

Motherhood

Miles and Miles

Dear A, You just completed your 8th rotation around the sun and now are filling life up with all the things that will make this year special. I hope the list is long. You, my sweet girl, want deeply, but not for large things in life. You yearn for a kitten, for paid products on… Continue reading Miles and Miles

Motherhood

Cracks

You're the one I've loved the longest. Longer than your Dad. Longer than your step-Dad. You're the one who taught me your heart can walk outside your chest and you can survive. The one who made me a Mom. The one who makes me laugh.