I'm honoured to share my latest essay, "The Strange House of Motherhood," which is part of an amazing new anthology called "A Mother Knows.” Please check it out if you have a moment, and let me know if you can relate. I hope it helps someone know they're not alone.
When I became a parent, I began a life-changing journey into uncharted territory. Caring for a newborn was like walking into a strange house blindfolded. There were no blueprints to consult, no floor plan to get my bearings. Everywhere I turned, there were missing stairs and secret spaces that led to unexpected emotions and tears. With my history of psychological and physical health issues, the foundation of the structure felt shaky, the ground uneven.
I'm honoured to share my latest essay, "The Strange House of Motherhood," which is part of an amazing new anthology called "A Mother Knows.” Please check it out if you have a moment, and let me know if you can relate. I hope it helps someone know they're not alone.
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11/28/2019 23:28:41
It is the wonderful sight of the adoration for a mother that show in this letter. Mother is the delightful blessing that God give us and without mother, our homes are nothing and only a bit of lost island. I have no words to portray the enormity of the mother however need to thank you for sharing this post which makes me enthusiastic.
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Emma
12/15/2021 07:19:41
I am a Mother of 2 girls (8yrs and 9yrs), diagnosed with chronic pain about 3 1/2 years ago post injuries from an assault at work. What do I need to consider if I want to have another baby? I would really appreciate the opinion of someone like yourself who has a lived experience.
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Tara Mandaranois a writer, editor, and poet. Her writing has been nominated for the Best-of-the Net award, and has appeared in The Washington Post, HuffPo, Today's Parent, Los Angeles Review of Books, and Motherwell, among numerous other publications. She is also an advocate in the mental health and chronic illness communities. Archives
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