Category: Stories

You know how some couples have their little quirks? Like, they have “their song” or a pet name that only makes sense to them? Well, Louise and I had our airport signs….

I was actually excited when Doreen announced she was coming to stay for a week. I fluffed the pillows in the guest room, put out fresh towels, and even stocked the bathroom…

I never imagined my own birthday party would end with my ten-year-old accusing someone in our family of stealing. My daughter, Ava, just turned ten, and for almost a year she had…

Jade and I had been friends for years. As kids, our families lived across the road from each other — so we had grown up together. From diapers to high school, we…

Motherhood at forty is no joke. People love to romanticize the late-in-life baby glow, but the reality? My glow was mostly sweat from trying to survive on three hours of sleep and…

If you had told me in high school that my life would turn into a melodramatic soap opera, I would have laughed in your face. But here I am, sharing my story…

Under the cedar tree’s comfort, I relished the breeze with baby Sofia nestled in my arms. Despite being my sister-in-law Fiona’s child, my affection for her mirrored that of a mother’s love….

My name is Elaine, and my 35th birthday was supposed to be a warm, joyful evening. I love hosting. I always have. There’s something comforting about the chaos of people in your…

I remember walking into the nursing home, feeling a mix of anticipation and guilt. It had been over a year since my last visit, and I couldn’t shake off the feeling that…

I work at a boutique nail salon downtown. It’s the kind of place that smells like lavender, eucalyptus oil, and acetone. We have minimalist furniture, calming playlists that loop soft piano music,…