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The Bittersweet Parenting Journey

On May 9, 2022May 8, 2022 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Wendi, Family, Parenting1 Comment

Parenting can be so brutal, like a child asserting their independence, harshly declaring “I don’t want to snuggle and read with you.” Or so beautiful, like a child expressing their appreciation through a simple “I love you.” It’s a bittersweet journey.

Looking Back on a Season of Uncertainty – Wendi’s Experience (Part 1)

On April 12, 2021April 10, 2021 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Wendi, Parenting2 Comments

As a stay-at-home parent, some of the biggest stresses for me throughout this pandemic have been adjusting to a wide-open schedule, concurrently fulfilling multiple roles, and dealing with a perpetual avalanche of thoughts and emotions.

“You are never ‘just a'”

On June 8, 2020June 8, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Wendi, Family, Jobs, Parenting2 Comments

He looked straight at me and kindly but firmly said, “You are never ‘just a.’”

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