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Wednesday’s Child: Erika

March 21, 2018

Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .

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What To Do When He’s an Alcoholic and I Love Him

March 20, 2018

What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Anonymous Photo by: Kaley Dykstra  My husband has a problem with alcohol. He knows that he does. He knows that his alcohol problem breaks my heart, and that I want him to stop. He knows that . . .

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· Marriage & Divorce, Relationships, What I Want You To Know

Life Lately

March 20, 2018

In addition to the green juice for breakfast, I also made them green veggie burgers made from fava beans for dinner. Look how excited they are! Happy St. Patrick’s Day, kids! #AssholeParent Henna tattoos at the @sagehill multicultural fair When they want Lucky Charms for St. Patrick’s Day but you give them kale juice instead. #assholeparent☘️ Tomorrow at @wayfarercm! Hymn set followed by U2 singalong. Get it, Kembe! #haitiansensation Some . . .

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Friday Finds

March 17, 2018

1. Black & Gold Geometric Mirror | Zulily 2. Geometric Flower Vases | Amazon  3. Nellam Modern Geometric Table Vases | Amazon  4. Isometry | Orange & Yellow Modern Geometric Triangle Pattern Rug  5. WE Furniture | Geometric Glass Nesting Coffee Tables  6. BuLuTu Bedding Geometric Duvet Cover Sets | Amazon  7. Lampworks Pendant Light Geometric Metal Cage  8. Wood Geometric Wall Art | Zulily 9. Umbra Prisma Decorative . . .

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SELF CARE IN THE ONLINE WORLD + DESIGN CRUSH’S KELLY BEALL ON THE RITUAL OF SELF-CARE: SELFIE, EPISODE 25

March 16, 2018

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Social media can make it feel like we are comparing our real life to everyone else’s highlight reel. We talk about how to protect yourself and how self-care can also include boundaries and saying no. We interview Kelly Beall, founder of the popular lifestyle blog Design Crush, on how she found a simple ritual of self-care that helped center her each day. Listen here: Play in new . . .

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Motherhood and Loss

March 15, 2018

On Thursday's I post from the Vault. This post is from November 2007 I've just had another miscarriage. This is number 5 or 6 . . . hard to keep track. It followed the usual course: late period, positive test, but low hormone levels, followed by a quiet week of me getting my hopes up, and then bleeding, cramping, confirmation, and tears. This is my first miscarriage since adopting Jafta. I was able to carry India to term (this latest miscarriage is just another reminder of what a miracle . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Caleb

March 14, 2018

Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .

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· Fostercare

I’m an Immigrant’s Wife and I’m Scared

March 13, 2018

What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Jessica Hernandez.  Photo by: Nitish Meena  When the results were announced on election night, I cried. I cried because I was frightened, not for myself but for my brown-skinned, accented immigrant . . .

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· Race, What I Want You To Know, White Privilege

Life Lately

March 12, 2018

Today the boys are insulating and drywalling. This home reno season has been rough but I love that we can look back and remember the time we basically built a house together. That teen life. Making my boys and their friends rip a wall out while I cook dinner.  Kembe said “this is the best night ever” and he actually meant it. ?   Loved getting to take the kids to see @lisacongdon‘s exhibit tonight. New episode @selfiepodcast It’s . . .

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· Life Lately

Friday Finds

March 10, 2018

1. Cuisinart Stoneware Arette Collection 16-Piece Set  2. Lush Decor Montego Stripe Window Curtain Panel Set 3. Halife Women's Casual Short Sleeves Pocket Dress Striped | Amazon  4. You & Me Grayscale Stripe Throws 5. Gray & Brown Stripe Wool Pouf  | Zulily 6. Zulily | Beige & Black Stripe Tassel-Trim Poncho  7. Black Glitter Stripe Haven Lane Hani Tote | Kate Spade  8. Yellow Busy Bee & Stripe Dish Towel - Set of . . .

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