life

That Mom

There’s this notion among moms: Whatever you do, don’t be “that mom.”  It drives me bonkers.  I’ve had a number of friends in the hospital

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Out on the Town

This summer was the summer of getting back out there. We’ve spent much of the past couple of years in isolation as we’ve done our

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July

Three years. It’s been three years since learning Eloise’s diagnosis. I’ve learned that I shut down emotionally after something big. I go numb. I’m there,

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2022 Book Club

This book club is something lighthearted in the midst of often feeling overwhelmed by the therapies, doctor’s appointments, and hospital stays. I’ve wondered if a

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Youthful Grandmas, Part 2

I will admit that I’ve had my own fixation with achievement. When we found out Eloise’s diagnosis, I asked questions like: Will she walk? Will

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