Month: April 2013

  • Friends Are The Family We Choose For Ourselves: My “Sole” Sisters

    *Originally published on March 24th, 2013
    Today’s essay is from Hollie Deline, mother of a toddler. She writes about her experience moving to a new city, finding a niche with a bellydancing troupe, and her transition to new motherhood. Her story chronicles how her fellow dancers supported her through her motherhood experience, and features some fantastic photos. Read about Hollie and her “Sole” Sisters.

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  • You and Me

    *Originally posted on April 18, 2013.

    The bond between sisters is strong and deep.  It’s also a relationship that can evolve over time, as women grow and mature.

    Read Julie Burton’s friendship piece about the relationship between her and her sister.  Julie also blogs at Unscripted Mom.

    How has your bond with your sister changed throughout your childhood and adulthood?

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  • A Friendship Mourned

    Originally posted on April 9, 2013.

    Dana Hemelt of Kiss My List movingly describes why she still mourns the loss of a close friend many years later.  Her friend Allysa took her own life, and Dana explains how she remembers her friend.

    Read Dana’s HerStories essay here.

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  • A Dog, Two Families, and Amy

    *Originally posted on April 3, 2013.

    Christine of A Fly On Our (Chicken Coop) Wall describes how she found a friendship just when she needed it most.   Her essay is about the special bonds that are created when two families connect and become important to each other.  Sometimes the bonds of friendship and new motherhood can tie families together forever.

    Read about Christine’s friendship here.

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  • Leslie and Me

    Originally published on April 1, 2013

    Today’s essay is from Carisa Miller of MCarisa.com. Her unique style contrasts the differences between her cherished friend and herself, yet eloquently describes the ways in which they fit together. Read her story here: Leslie and Me

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