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The Making of a Mother

May 14, 2017 by erindullea Leave a Comment

The Making of a Mother

This morning, like most mornings somewhere between my first and second (or third) cup of coffee, I glanced at my old-school, sticker-adorned family calendar that leans awkwardly against the missing backsplash – the one that we picked out over a year ago and is still waiting its turn amidst the list of All Things Requiring […]

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She Sets Her Soul On Fire

February 8, 2017 by erindullea 1 Comment

She Sets Her Soul On Fire

Hello, Gorgeous Morning. Sunshine is streaming in through the coffee shop window, my cup is (literally) full, and I’m gratefully pouring over the words of a woman who took on the FULL #52DareChallenge a year or so ago… (Confession: sometimes I really, truly forget that these dares are out there, or that they are providing the […]

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I Have Hope (In Us)

January 30, 2017 by erindullea Leave a Comment

I Have Hope (In Us)

I’ve been thinking a lot about hope, which is something I’ve heard lately from those who are not overly concerned with what is going on with the new president’s regime-in-making. And I do have hope. It’s just not in him. And it’s not in the people with whom he is surrounding himself. It’s also not […]

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Read This If You Feel The Urge to Run Away From All-Things-Needing-Your-Attention

October 21, 2016 by erindullea Leave a Comment

Read This If You Feel The Urge to Run Away From All-Things-Needing-Your-Attention

Dear Beautiful Person Out There, It’s been entirely too long since I’ve carved out the space to just sit and write what’s on my mind. (My version of cheap therapy.) But here’s The Thing that’s got me stirred up right now. There is always something. More. Things to be handled. Shit to get done. Uncomfortable feelings […]

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The Ten Stages of Getting-Up-There

April 11, 2016 by erindullea Leave a Comment

The Ten Stages of Getting-Up-There

Morning lovelies. It’s over — Friday, that is. And the keynote speech that I’d been holding and preparing for many weeks. Before I forget the experience, I wanted to share how it went. Thus, I present to you the Ten Stages of Getting Up There. Stage 1: I Got This. This is when you wake […]

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The Bamboo Rod & What I’m Learning About Balance (Guest Blogger)

February 5, 2016 by erindullea 1 Comment

The Bamboo Rod & What I’m Learning About Balance (Guest Blogger)

This post is by a beautiful soul, Lauren Roberts-Shanks, who I knew back in high school. I haven’t seen her in over 20 years. And yet, we meet here.  She is launching her website, www.soulawareness.com, this March. I recently turned 40.  This is a turning point.  Although it’s just a number, it has awoken something ferocious […]

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When You’d Rather Hide Your Mess.

January 27, 2016 by erindullea 1 Comment

When You’d Rather Hide Your Mess.

Hello, world. I’ve been hibernating since baby M’s arrival. My days have largely been about readying kids for school, pick-ups and drop-offs, nursing and cuddling, laundry and more laundry, and carving out some time to work on a project. (And did I mention the laundry?) It’s been eight weeks since my little girl arrived earth-side. […]

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Waiting Is The Hardest Part (On Being Over-Due)

December 4, 2015 by erindullea 1 Comment

Waiting Is The Hardest Part (On Being Over-Due)

I’ve cried three times in the past twenty-four hours. Just seeing the tiny knit hat on the side table – and picking it up to smell the sweet baby detergent scent – does me in. My baby girl is, according to an early ultrasound, now 16 days past my “due” date. My body has been warming up […]

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I’m Not Ready.

October 29, 2015 by erindullea 2 Comments

I’m Not Ready.

I’ve crossed the 38-week threshold of pregnancy, which puts me smack-dab in the ready-or-not-here-she-might-come delivery zone. And I’m not ready. I can’t imagine hauling this belly around for many more days or dealing with the sleepless nights of seemingly endless bathroom trips and restless legs and warm-up contractions that feel very real. I’ve had newborns […]

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What I Want My Daughter to Know about Fear.

October 1, 2015 by erindullea Leave a Comment

What I Want My Daughter to Know about Fear.

My daughter came into our room the other night after a really scary dream. Her description of it alone gave me the goose bumps. As she climbed in bed with me, and I wiped away her tears, I assured her that the image in her mind would pass, soon enough. But she was still shaken […]

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