Mothers Day

I Wrote and Submitted A Pice Of Writing To A Contest For The First Time I am really excited to say that I submitted a writing piece to a contest on Vocal Media. I’ve never submitted a piece of writing to a contest before. …

Keeping my MOM in my heart during Mother’s Day will make me feel like she is still here with me. — By Phil Bohlender On December 20, 1958, I made my MOM a mother for the first time. On August 7, 2021, my MOM passed away. The more than 62 years in between these milestones were filled with love, acceptance, and respect. My MOM was my mother and my best friend…

I’ll buy my own flowers and pay for my own brunch thank you very much . If you really want to honor mothers figure out how to father your children how to be lovingly present practice nurturing and encouraging your babies into adulthood practice owning your own insecurities and dealing…

This has been a central part of my identity for so long, I fear I’ve lost myself — I became an aunt on my 30th birthday when my younger sister had her first baby. I had just (finally) graduated with my B.A. after spending ten years changing majors. (Oh, if I had only listened to my heart instead of taking everyone’s practical advice!) In order to be prepared…

When I go to your gravesite, I see the end date as November 27, 2005; but your legacy, your lessons, and your love didn’t die that day. — By Jason Wood During a session last fall, my therapist suggested I write a letter to my mom since I never had the chance to eulogize or truly mourn her death. A one-page document that finally brought closure after 15 years. I never expected to make this letter public, but…