As a mother, my most important legacy was to make sure my daughter felt wanted and safe. My intention was always to provide a stable home for her. As a child, I never felt wanted and my life was not stable. When I was 17 years old, I showed up for my Depo-Provera shot. The … Continue reading December Mom →

Motherhood can be a traumatic experience. When something happens to a family, the main focus is on the kids, the mom is often overlooked. I almost lost my children numerous times. When my son was two, I wanted to give him a snack. I fed him hummus and he had an anaphylactic reaction. My daughter … Continue reading Moms Have Stories Too!-November Mom →

I was 19 years old when I married my husband. He was older than I was and had been pursuing me for quite some time. Our parents said we were too young but he was ambitious and determined to get married and have children and I was desperate to get away from my family. He … Continue reading October Mom →

This month, I’d like to honour all the women who were either unable to have children or who have lost children. One of the things I discovered as I was searching for mothers to share their story is the plight of women who, for whatever reason, end up childless in their 30s or older. Society … Continue reading September Mom Story →