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KimiJClark's avatar

"Maybe ‘the trenches’ of parenting are marked on our hearts, souls, and bodies, oblivious to the passing of time.

So when outsiders are looking in, they don’t see trenches, they see clear paths and flat landscapes. But we know our landscape is forever changed, forever re-arranged."

This is so true, motherhood changes us permanently because motherhood is forever. As a mom of four ranging in age from 17-31, I don't think I'll ever be the person I once was. No matter what happens, I am forever changed. And that's okay. Glad I found your writing Hannah, keep up the good work!

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Chanel Riggle's avatar

I love every word of this. Maybe the trenches are my stretch marks? 😅 Thank you for writing such a tender letter for us.

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