Tag Archives: children

It’s not always apparent

Posted on May 25, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

I would never ever presume that having children is for everyone.  There are people in this world, and yes, many of them are women, who don’t want children.  They just don’t.  Not wanting children is not some kind of psychological … Continue reading →

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Feed Me

Posted on March 17, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

The worst part about motherhood is not the lack of sleep.  It’s not the complete and unending exhaustion. It isn’t the relentless breastfeeding, sore nipples, sore back, that deep and unfulfilled desire to move except you are tethered to another … Continue reading →

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Moms

Posted on November 9, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

Please welcome my friend, Amber Fort, back to my blog.  She’s been on hiatus, but has decided to make an appearance with a post she wrote after a dream she had about our mother’s meeting in heaven and giggling and … Continue reading →

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Compassion Fatigue

Posted on June 18, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

Anyone in the medical field knows a little something about this one. Likewise anyone who is a first responder, a police officer, a therapist, social worker, teacher, caretaker, a parent, pretty much anyone who works with people in general, or … Continue reading →

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Teachable Moment

Posted on May 8, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

It was just one of those days.  You’ve been there before.  I know you can relate. Rushed home from work, took the kids to the soccer game, rushed home, rushed through baths, a blur of fussing and fighting and everyone … Continue reading →

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