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If you had told me a few years ago that I would become a mother at the age of 18, I probably would have laughed at you. In fact, even now I sometimes find my current life situation hard to believe. My life now consists of diapers (36 a day to be exact), nine or ten bottles, 12 sippy cups, and lots of naps. I have a two-year-old son, a one-year-old son, and a daughter who is a month old as I am writing this. Life can get pretty crazy in my house, I'm a stay at home mom whose main role in life is "mom." It can be easy to let yourself become overwhelmed if you have one kid, let alone three, so here's how this momma survives.
By Jessica Feral8 years ago in Families
Dear Stranger, I Don't Care If You Call My Daughter "Him"
People have called my daughter a boy even when she’s wearing pink shoes and a pink shirt. Has it ever bothered me? Not a tiny little bit.
By Justine Sheppard8 years ago in Viva
A Family No More
It was the middle of August and it was another year of school. Sami was going to be a senior this year and she couldn't shake the feeling of how this year may end up the worst year of her life.
By Cee H8 years ago in Families
I'm Not Brave
Remarks I have gotten regularly since the beginning of my riding career include "You're so brave!" or "I would never get on that horse!" or even "You're crazy!". While the latter may be true, I struggle daily to explain to fellow riders that I feel the same way as they do when a horse rears up in my face or bolts under saddle. It is not a matter of fear, it is simply a matter of how you choose to respond to the emotion.
By Treble Ranch8 years ago in Petlife
I Am... an Adult Child of Alcoholism
After leaving years of pain behind me when I turned 18, and hoping to follow a path that led to happiness and fulfillment, I found myself even more lost at 28, 10 years later. I now had a family of my own, lots to be proud of, a promising future with one thing holding me back. I was an adult child of alcoholism. The one thing I ran from, only came back to haunt me in my future. I had bouts of depression, and struggled severely with anxiety. I questioned myself constantly, to the point of exhaustion. I found myself sitting in front of trained professionals, hoping they could tell me what was causing this pain I felt. How can I make it go away? Am I just crazy? After sitting in front of therapist after therapist, I finally found one that brought to my attention the many characteristics I have as a result of my dysfunctional alcoholic home as a child. The many years of uncertainty, of self doubt, of teasing, and of abuse, had formed my flawed self. From birth until 18 years of age, I had developed coping mechanisms to survive this painful experience. Unfortunately, these coping mechanisms are still present and have caused many issues in my adult life.
By Donna8 years ago in Families
Shelter, Store, or Breeder
When adopting a pet there are generally three options that people choose to go to: an animal shelter, a pet store, and breeders. There are pros and cons to each of these that should always be taken into consideration before adopting your very own fur baby.
By Kristen Knight8 years ago in Petlife
Why My Son Lost Christmas this Year
My son has lost Christmas this year. Yes. You read me right. My son isn’t getting to celebrate Christmas. Before you get angry, take a moment to find out why. My son is very ungrateful. I have been using GameStop’s layaway program and scrimping and saving for an expensive present for him. $300 dollars worth. Something that I normally wouldn’t have been able to afford. I love my son dearly, and I want to see him happy. He has ADHD. What most people don’t realize about ADHD children is that electronics make them happy. They thrive on electronics. Everything electronics. His whole world revolves on electronics. I moderate his electronic time. Most of the time he does amazing. His behavior is very well managed when he is able to earn electronic time. He wanted a Nintendo Switch for Christmas. I knew that would make him very happy. I was buying it for him.
By Deena Hayes8 years ago in Families
Why Every Girl Needs Shea Butter in Their Vanity Bag
Monday morning in a two bedroom apartment in Leeds and it is slap bang in the middle of one of the coldest winters the United Kingdom has faced in over 80 years. I wake from the the peacefulness of my dreams, where I was probably re-enacting my earlier years in the Motherland. Where I would run around with no care in the world, as the glow and warmth of the sun would slowly descend just over our shoulders. Out of the warmth of my dreams and in to a cloud of my own breaths condensation, I attempt to adjust to this new environment I found myself in.
By Lebo HouseVocalist8 years ago in Blush