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Matrescence

Yep. It’s a thing. All women who have biological children go through this. It’s essentially all of the changes that happen during pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and beyond. Physical changes. Psychological changes. Emotional changes. Every time a baby is born, so is the mom, and even with subsequent children, because a new level of motherhood is… Continue reading Matrescence

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When You Feel You Can’t Go On, Dig Deeper

Your cup feels empty. Your patience is long gone. The built-up resources you accumulated in preparation for your motherhood journey have now all been exhausted. And you are exhausted beyond anything you knew to be possible. But, the children still need to be fed, clothed, taught, and cared for. Your house still needs your attention…and… Continue reading When You Feel You Can’t Go On, Dig Deeper

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When You Can’t See Past Tired

It’s okay. Take a deep breath and close your eyes. Picture yourself curled up in your favorite resting position, all safe and warm, without a care in the world. This is how Jesus is holding you right now. “And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out… Continue reading When You Can’t See Past Tired