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By Charlotte Pence Bond My pregnancy and postpartum journeys with both of my children opened my eyes to the lack of education I received about the perinatal time of my life as a woman. Women should be informed throughout their education about the science behind their bodies, hormones, and fertility. Women’s healthcare and the lack […]
By Charlotte Pence Bond A woman becomes a mother overnight, but we grow into motherhood as we transition to having children. Some of the most vital components of my journey into motherhood have been the relationships I’ve formed with women who have helped me along the way. Having my first child was certainly an experience […]
Valentine’s Day is often seen as a time to celebrate romantic love, but for many single moms, it can be a bittersweet day. With the demands of raising children, managing a household, and juggling a career, the over-the-top celebrations can sometimes feel distant or even overwhelming. However, Valentine’s Day also offers a beautiful opportunity to […]
Nancy Lewis was life-affirming to the very core of her being. She didn’t just believe in life-affirming care—she lived it. Her time on Earth was marked by intentionality, a desire to raise up those around her in Christ, and an unwavering commitment to serve others. Her kindness, strength, and determination touched everyone who had the […]
Rosliany fought hard to escape the economic disaster and starvation consuming her home country of Venezuela. Her journey to the U.S. was filled with hope and the dream of a better future. As a trained surgical nurse, she envisioned a fulfilling career and a stable life. But what she didn’t expect was the most challenging […]
By Courtney Gardiner This past month, my husband traveled to Europe–specifically Switzerland and Germany– for work, and it was a longer trip than normal; I found myself solo-parenting for a little longer than I was used to. What usually was a 7-day dance of working my full-time remote job and caring for my two young […]
Whether you’re eighteen, single, and still living with your parents, or you’re twenty-eight, married, and financially stable, you may not feel like you’re ready to become a mom. As much as the pro-choice side argues that abortion is necessary for girls who are still young, not mature or even stable enough to take care of […]
Arlaina was separated from an on-again, off-again relationship with the father of her first child when she learned she was pregnant. The father leaned toward not keeping the baby. But in her heart, Arlaina felt differently. “I never believed in abortion because of how I was raised, but we didn’t want to feel like we […]
By Charlotte Pence Bond Many moms choose to take time off their careers or limit their work hours when they have young children at home. They often fear doing this because of the impact it will have on their resume and what it might look like when they return to the workforce years later. This […]
By Charlotte Pence Bond Many mothers or future mothers worry that once they have children, they will not only lose parts of themselves but will not have the time to invest in their interests. They may believe their time will be shorter than before they had kids. Or they won’t have as many minutes in […]
By Charlotte Pence Bond In the summer of 2022, I signed up to complete an Olympic Triathlon. A few months into my training, I found out that I was pregnant. I was overjoyed at the news, but it presented a question as to whether I would still be able to do the race. I decided […]
Mental Health. It seems like a hot topic right now, right? Everywhere you look, you’ll find a celebrity speaking out about their mental health struggles. A mom friend is on your timeline talking about her maternal mental health journey. There are even teens in high school who are struggling in the aftermath of online school. […]
