Articles filed under Motherhood
Mortified
Mortified. Disbelief. Denial. Not exactly the feelings I imagined having while I stood clutching the third pregnancy test of the week. My mother-in- law didn’t believe the first two which came up negative. Defiantly, I thought, the third one would set the record straight. You can’t possibly reject a third negative test! Instead of a marching straight to her, or anyone else, I stood staring at the positive... Read More →
“But I’m Bored!”
Megan Wyatt “I’m boooooooored.” What mother has not heard this statement coming out of their children’s mouths before? With spring break last week in full swing for my two kids, there were a few days where we didn’t go out, as I chose to just stay home and be together. Mid-day my son comes into the kitchen, slumps into a chair and tells me he is bored. I eye ball all the toys now displaced throughout the hallway... Read More →
Grave Regrets
by Naiyerah fictional poem They piled the dirt over her body, Burying my throbbing heart without mercy. I crumbled to the ground, choking, suppressing my agonizing cries. My mother disappeared right before my eyes. I felt so alone, so deprived. Mama, I just want to hold you – just one last time. I knew the day was coming, but I just needed respite To beg her forgiveness – to make it all right. I’m sorry I raised... Read More →
Into the Eyes of Your Children
Megan Wyatt As I was sitting down for dinner last night with my two kids, I had my laptop on the chair next to me which reminded me of some unfinished work I needed to do, and a book next to me I wanted to finish reading. Hopes of that faded as I glanced at the counter where dishes needed to be washed, the floor which needed to be swept, the laundry in the dryer, lunches that needed to be packed, and thought of the homework... Read More →
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