Tag: motherhood

The Forty File by The Forty FilesNov 4, 20254:53 pm

Let’s talk about it tuesday

Welcome to Let’s Talk About It Tuesday — a safe space for minor grievances, major overreactions, and everything in between. Here’s what’s been grinding my gears the most this week: 1. Pickup Chaos:I cannot stand […]

The Forty File by The Forty FilesMay 11, 20254:05 pm

The Power of Patience in Motherhood

Mothering is the kind of work that keeps me in a constant state of questioning. Raising two daughters in a world that claims progress for women while simultaneously restricting their worth and rights feels both […]

The Forty File by The Forty FilesApr 13, 202512:17 pm

To an Architect of Love

Today is my mom’s birthday. Growing up, I always knew my mom’s caretaking and generosity were next-level. She never reserved her kindness for people or places that held personal significance—her heart extended to everyone. Her […]

The Forty File by The Forty FilesMay 2, 202410:43 am

Blooming

This winter took a turn. I had all the plans to do all the things and then motherhood came rushing in with its realities and demands as it always does. For the record, I have […]

The Forty File by The Forty FilesJul 16, 20223:18 pm

The Thing

“Somehow, we’ll find it. The balance between whom we wish to be and whom we need to be. But for now, we simply have to be satisfied with who we are.” ― Brandon Sanderson, The Hero of Ages […]

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