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  • 17.12.2025

    What He Wasn’t Supposed to See (Christmas Edition)

    What He Wasn’t Supposed to See (Christmas Edition)

    Some gifts are returned. Some are forgotten. And some linger quietly, waiting for the wrong moment to be discovered. A Christmas story about a gift card, a wallet, and the day my son learned something he can never unsee. Continue reading

    christmas, Christmas stories, family, Family humor, Growing up, Holiday memories, Humor with heart, life, love, motherhood, nostalgia, Parenting moments, personal essay, writing
  • 10.07.2025

    What They Don’t Tell You About Letting Go

    What They Don’t Tell You About Letting Go

    I reflect on my son’s birthday and the bittersweet joy of raising two boys and a daughter. From chaotic childhood moments to watching them navigate adulthood, I have come to embrace the shift from protector to supporter. Love, laughter, and letting go—this is motherhood in all its loud, messy, and beautiful glory. Continue reading

    #BirthdayFeels, #EmptyNest, #FamilyLife, #GirlMom, #LettingGo, #MomLifeMoments, #MomReflection, #Motherhood, #ParentingTeens, #RaisingBoys, family, life, love, motherhood, parenting

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