Some women mother through biology, and some mother through presence, tenderness, and the quiet ways they hold others. However this day met you, your love still counts.
Tag Archives: emotional wellness
For the Estranged Mother-Letter 6
A gentle offering for the mothers navigating distance — a soft place to land in a season that can feel tender and complicated.
For the Baby Who Lived Only Inside Me
A tender letter to the little life I carried but never met — a quiet acknowledgment of a motherhood the world never saw, but one that changed me forever.
For the Woman Who Longed to Be a mom-Letter 5
A gentle letter for the women whose motherhood lives in longing — the ones who have carried hope, heartbreak, and love in ways the world doesn’t always see. If this is you, may these words meet you softly.
When Mother’s Day Feels Tender
A tender reflection for mothers who carry quiet grief, and a gentle reminder to hold space for the women whose hearts feel especially tender as Mother’s Day approaches.
A Soft Invitation into My New Writing Home
There comes a moment in a woman’s life when she feels the quiet shift — the one that whispers it’s time to come home to herself. Tonight, I’m sharing something tender and new… a return to my roots in letter writing and a soft invitation into my new Substack home.
A Heartfelt Repost from My Friend at Midwest Mary: A Story of Love and Caregiving
A tender and honest caregiving story from my friend at Midwest Mary — a reminder of the love, sacrifice, and strength it takes to walk alongside someone living with Alzheimer’s. If you or someone you love is navigating this journey, Mary’s words will offer comfort, truth, and understanding.
When You Feel Behind: A Reflection on Comparison, Growth, and Being Seen
Tonight I found myself caught between excitement and doubt — wondering if I’m moving fast enough, comparing myself to promises of overnight success, and then being gently reminded by the people who read my words that connection, not speed, is what truly matters.
The Things We Carry in Midlife: Clearing Out, Letting Go, and Being Seen
In midlife, we find ourselves clearing out more than garages — we’re sorting through memories, identities, and the quiet stories we’ve carried for years. Today reminded me that letting go creates space for what comes next, inside and out.
The Gift of Being Seen
Today reminded me how deeply older folks long to be heard, remembered, and reassured that their lives mattered. What began as a simple visit with Aunt Billie became a day filled with love stories, quiet lessons, and the sacred gift of truly seeing — and being seen.
Love Life with Dawna 