Stories from other moms who have found peace in their journey
In this volume of The Shared Table, we read a raw entry from a mother’s notes app. Her story is a testament to resilience, showing us that sometimes the strongest thing a mother can do is protect her mental health when her body doesn't follow the 'standard' script. Tell me about your breastfeeding journey. What …
Continue reading The Shared Table: “Your mental health is what your baby needs most”
I have decided that every time there is a fifth Tuesday in a month, I would like to share stories from the community. Below is a story I received in January. If you want to share your own experiences, please go to this page, and answer the questions! I will have it featured on a …
Continue reading The Shared Table: “Would You Judge Yourself for Needing Glasses?”
I spent the months leading up to my wedding working at a local dairy's farm store. During that time, I toured the rest of the farm, watching the cows march into massive machines. I remember the mechanical hum filling the air. The equipment hooked up the cows, dispensed a small treat, and finally released them …
Continue reading Why You’re Not a Cow: Connection Over Pumping