Tag: advocate
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Pushing pride aside for my child, co-parenting
My first years as mom were crazy. I was so angry with my daughter’s dad – so angry I would curse him out. During our first years as parents, there were times when he’d disappear for months, only to swoop back in. The tension felt when we were in the same room was difficult for…
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I’m teaching my child to have a voice while getting mine back
No one would have ever guessed that I would grow up to pursue a career in journalism because for a long time I did not speak. But journalism helped me find my voice, and so did Ali (my now eight-year-old). I knew that if I chose to stay silent, it would be dangerous for me…
Mommy Finger, Baby Finger 