parents
The boundless love a parent has for their child is matched only by their capacity to embarrass them.
Mother of Mine
Kneeling beside the tub I would sit, chin resting on one hand, propped up by the side of the bath. Immersed in the warm soapy depth, I used my other hand to wash water over her growing belly. Curious, I would explore, gently probing the soft, round shape all the while studying the flashes of purple. Scar tissue that lit up, glistening under the water, reflecting the night light. Consumed, my gaze would move between her stomach and the black mascara that trickled over her cheeks. Transfixed, I watched the stream of tributaries as they meandered across and down her face. Diluted, slate grey boulders streamed from red, raw, bloodshot eyes. She would cry so hard. The pain in her face was one that I understood and so quietly I sat and observed, all the while sharing her sadness.
By Rumer Bartholomew8 years ago in Families
Mommy Not So Dearest Part 2
Needless to say the affair I was trying to stay out of didn’t end. But my very early and young marriage did end, unfortunately. I moved from St. Louis back home to Minnesota to stay with my family during the separation period, which only dragged me into the whole mess of things further.
By Meagan Hagerman8 years ago in Families
Mommy Not so Dearest Part 1
I always loved the words used in The Crow movie, “Mother means God in the mouths of children.” That always resonated with me from such a tender age on. In my opinion, some mothers just aren’t meant to be mothers. They lack the really important part that a mother should have. The nurturing that comes from being a mother. That unconditional love only a mother can have for a child no matter if they are perfect or not, no matter what age they are, no matter how successful they are or not. Isn’t that the definition of unconditional love? It literally says it in the word, there are no conditions to it whatsoever.
By Meagan Hagerman8 years ago in Families
My Alcoholic Father
I'd consider myself lucky, if I were to call my dad right now he would answer and be right there if I needed him. Today, I have a good, relationship with my father, and for that, I'm grateful. However, I have a very strained relationship with all the rest of my family.
By C. Wheezey8 years ago in Families
How It Affects Me
My childhood was a relatively normal and happy one. I have three little sisters, two of which share a father with me. No brothers at all. Just us girls. Hell, there was hardly ever a long-term man around as I grew up. My mother had shitty luck and it was not until I was about to turn 18 that she finally found a man she is genuinely happy with. He is actually a pretty decent person. I didn't really see it when I was younger, but to be honest I think a lot of my issues with him came from the issues we have always had with our father.
By Alicia Abbott8 years ago in Families
My First Memory
Dad was on the other side of the kitchen table with his heart patterned coffee-mug, singing a tune to me that always gave me a rush of laughter. My mind never entirely made connections with the sounds coming from his mouth, and he knew that. But all I knew was that I wanted to hear it until the day came to a shy ending.
By Olivia Jackson8 years ago in Families
Mom to Be
My husband and I have been together since 2012. We have recently decided that now is a good time to try and start a family. We just got a house, we both are in a steady position in our jobs, and I am about to hit my 30th birthday. The plan that I have always had is that by the time I was 30, I would have at least 1 child. So we decided that now is “GO TIME”.
By Pheobe Paris8 years ago in Families
It's Alright Mama
"You're so lucky that you get to stay home with your kids all day." "It must be nice not having to work." "I wish I could sit around all day." The many comments women hear when they decide to become stay-at-home moms. It truly can be a blessing to be a SAHM. You get to be there for every moment of your child's life. From the first smile to the first steps, there is a lot to be missed if you're not with your little ones all day. Being a SAHM isn't the luxurious lazy life that a lot of people dream of, however. It can be incredibly stressful to be in this self-imposed isolation, especially for first-time moms and women who are used to working or going out often. Some women are SAHMs out of necessity. With daycare costs becoming increasingly pricey, many families choose to have a stay-at-home parent in an effort to save money. People who assume that SAHMs are lazy clearly do not understand the financial toll this has on a family that previously had two incomes and the physical, emotional, and mental toll this role can have on a mother.
By Erin Torres8 years ago in Families
