Tag: Pregnancy
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Honoring My Body, a Miracle Maker
I never cared for my body. As a girl, I scrutinized every imperfection. My body was an annoyance, a source of deep insecurity. As an adolescent, my body became a burden. It was something to be gawked at. A performance. A size. A problem to fix. It wasn’t until I became a mother in my…
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Dear Daughter, You’re Finally Here
My dearest precious heart… You are so loved, every fiber of your being. The being you are today, and the being you will become. Your heart, your mind, your soul, and your spirit…I love you as you are. I am you, and you are me. And we have something so special unlike any other. And…
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The Soul Pairing Between Mother and Child
The very moment a mother and child’s souls choose one another to be bonded for eternity is the purest love there is… Mama, I choose you. I’ve been watching you for some time. Will you see me as I am? Will you comfort me? Will you ease my worries and fears? Will you hold me…
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A Letter to Calm Your Nerves, Unborn Daughter
After my pregnancy losses, I met with a spiritual medium to try to connect with my spirit babies (if you’re unfamiliar with the term, a spirit baby is the soul of an unborn child). The truth is I was terrified. I was grieving. My heart was fragile. And I was fearful of the damage a…
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Why A Mother’s Voice Matters
Thirty-three days ago, after nine grueling hours of utter exhaustion and unbearable pressure and pain, I was initiated into motherhood. I held my perfect baby girl, Olivia, on my chest and instinctively uttered the words “I love you” over and over again. She cooed. I cried. I felt overwhelming pride at the incredible feat we…
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