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When I started my career way back in the late 90s, I had a well meaning boss tell me I needed to dress for the job I wanted. My 22…
He Will Always Be My Rainbow
The first time I heard a child born after a loss referred to as a “rainbow baby,” I completely rejected the whole idea of it. I had never heard the…
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Somewhere in the world, a woman is taking a pregnancy test and finding out that a baby is on the way. Her heart is full of hope and love. The…
I Will Not Say I’m Sorry, I Will Say Thank You Instead
My name is Henderson, and I am a chronic apologizer. I really mean it. I say sorry for everything. If the baby starts crying, I apologize to my husband if…
