Mothers

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A Mum’s POV: The Things She Says & Does

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But maybe if we could view things from our mum’s perspectives, we’ll start to see that there’s more to…. 
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Mum And I: Pretty As A Posy

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What do mums and flowers have in common? They brighten up our day, have the power to turn our frowns upside down, and they come in a variety of personalities and temperance. There’s the sunny, outgoing mum, the one who adores romance, and the one who exudes timeless beauty. 

You’re More Than Just Mom

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Title: You’re More Than Just Mom Artwork by: YMI X Adrianne…

A Call to All Women This Mother's Day

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I have come to realize, both through personal pain and the pain of others, that while many of us joyfully celebrate being a mom each year, there are also many women who will be hurting deeply come Mother’s Day.

Battling Futility in Motherhood

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My baby cries. I look at the clock and sigh. Quickly, I finish drying the plate and get him from his cot. Here we go again.

5 Humbling Lessons I’ve Learned As a New Mom

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As I’m writing this article, my 3½-month-old baby is stretching in her rocker and “talking” to herself. It amazes me how much she has grown in these past months—from a wrinkly, frowning newborn to a chubby, still frowning baby.

Mom, why don’t you love me?

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Throughout my childhood and teenage years, I felt unloved by my mother—the person I was supposed to be the closest to. Instead of showing me love, she often scolded me and used words that hurt me deeply.

A Tribute to My Mother

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My mother is one of the most amazing women I know. After my father died in 2011, she remained strong for the sake of her three children, making and selling Indonesian desserts known as “Lapet” and “Es Buah” to support us.

Thriving in a Single-Parent Family

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My parents separated when my brother had just turned three and…