I’ve known for a while that my annulment was official, but I didn’t get the certificate until today. Without this piece of paper, you cannot remarry in…… Read more “dear diocese”
Category: childlessness
invisible mothers
I read a post this week, that explained something I couldn’t eloquently say. Motherhood comes in all shapes, sizes, ages, and colours, so we also need to…… Read more “invisible mothers”
about when to let go
I don’t like the term giving up. That said, I know I felt it each time I contemplated moving on from one stage to another. As my…… Read more “about when to let go”
the lullaby tune
I took a new job inside a hospital. I have to walk through the maternity ward to get to work. Today, on my third day, I asked…… Read more “the lullaby tune”
it’s more than just the baby
Today, I stumbled on something I read and commented on last summer. I was so struck by it, and saved it because the sentiment was exactly what…… Read more “it’s more than just the baby”
future aunthood
Back a few weeks ago, in the middle of another insomnia fueled fugue, I wrote out this letter to my sister, several pages on the legal pad. About…… Read more “future aunthood”
my sister’s baby
My sister texted me a photo of her ultrasound picture shortly after I returned from NY this week. It was difficult to be there and be around… Read more "my sister’s baby"