Tag: christmas
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Navigating Christmas When Joy Feels Distant
I walked into church on Sunday, and one of the greeters asked me, “Are you ready for Christmas?” I paused. Ready? Not really. I told them I had mixed feelings. Because this year, Christmas doesn’t feel simple, joyful, or easy. The truth is, I lost the life I had in Texas. I’m living with family,…
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To the single mom at Christmas
I still vividly remember the last Christmas we spent with my daughter’s father. It was also the last day we saw him. Since then, a lot has changed. My daughter and I have lived with my mother over the years in our small house and every year we pull out our fake Christmas tree and…
Mommy Finger, Baby Finger 