Motherhood

Motherhood Parenting 

How Much Longer Will She Want To Trick-Or-Treat

October 27, 2016October 27, 2016 Kimberly Zapata growing up, halloween, holidays, kids

By Kimberly Zapata For as long as I can recall, Halloween has been my favorite holiday. I remember the trash

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Motherhood Parenting 

Explaining Death To A Toddler Was Harder Than I Imagined

October 20, 2016October 13, 2016 Kimberly Zapata death, grief, loss

By Kimberly Zapata I’ll never forget the day I had to sit my daughter down and discuss death with her.

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Motherhood Parenting 

After We Jump In Puddles

September 28, 2016September 28, 2016 Kimberly Zapata growing up, love, raising kids

Just a few weeks ago, my daughter and I went to the park which — in and of itself —

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Motherhood Other Parenting 

The Frames We Never Filled

September 22, 2016September 30, 2016 Kimberly Zapata childhood, family, growing up

It is late in the afternoon when my phone dings. I know by the sound it is an email, and

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Mental Health Motherhood Postpartum Depression Suicide Awareness/Prevention 

Considering Suicide At 3:30AM

August 23, 2016July 25, 2016 Kimberly Zapata mental illness, parenting, ppd

I’ve only seen 3:30 A.M. a handful of times: at the end of a long night of hair holding and

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Motherhood Parenting 

I Know I’m Not A Perfect Parent, I Just Want To Be ‘Enough’

August 16, 2016August 1, 2016 Kimberly Zapata family, love, raising kids

Dearest Daughter, Today, you woke up at 5 a.m. You spilled milk on the carpet and dumped a carton of

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Motherhood Parenting Relationships 

An Open Letter To My Childless Friends

August 1, 2016December 6, 2016 Kimberly Zapata friendships, growing up

I’m sorry. I’m sorry for the state of our friendship. I’m sorry for the way things have changed. I’m sorry

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