friendship

  • A Thank-you Note to My Friends

    *Originally published on April 9th, 2013

    We don’t always take the time to thank our friends for the things they do that make a difference in our lives. Sometimes their acts of kindness are monumental, but often it is the simple act of bringing us a cup of coffee, braving the swimsuit fitting room with us, or venting about toddler problems over a couple mimosas that make the biggest impact. Written by Stephanie, here is an Open Thank-You Note to some important friends. 

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  • 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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  • Friendships Form in the Most Unlikely of Places

    *Originally posted on March 17, 2013

    Today’s essay is from Julie DeNeen, blogger extraordinaire. She tell us a story not only of how blogging can connect people, but of how a new friendship with a complete stranger changed her life and brought her through a time of intense crisis. Read her memorable essay here.

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