A pregnant woman makes the crossing from Ireland to England. A poignant story of the Irish diaspora, narrated by the innocence of her unborn child. Continue Reading ...
A beautiful, gut-wrenching tale of a mother and child who celebrate Christmas, against a backdrop of family difficulties and uncertain futures. Continue Reading Kippy Day: Part 2
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A beautiful, gut-wrenching tale of a mother and child who celebrate Christmas, against a backdrop of family difficulties and uncertain futures. Continue Reading Kippy Day: Part 1
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Unveil the emotional journey of a mother in “The Spiral and the Sticks.” Delve into the intricacies of budgeting, family bonds, and the magic that turns an affordable off-season holiday ...
As the movie credits scrolled onto the screen, Lane clutched her armrests as if her life depended on it and angst-filled her abdomen. She turned and studied Charlie. ...
“The boy’s eyes opened, as a wail escaped his pale lips. He must eat.” Today’s #StorySunday is “Postpartum” by Polly Goss. Continue Reading Postpartum
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‘Shona Doesn’t Do Kids’ speaks of childlessness and office life. Quote: ‘Jade launches into a graphic account of her labour. The postman turns pale, hands back the baby..’ ...
When the answer to whether or not you want to have kids is ‘maybe.’ Continue Reading A Gamble If You Don’t
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A woman reflects on the life growing within her Continue Reading NOTES ON A PREGNANCY
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On reading the rocks and understanding time Continue Reading MORE TIME THAN LIFE
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Brenda Navarro’s Empty Houses reviewed Continue Reading BOOK REVIEW: EMPTY HOUSES
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On the mixed emotions that can come with motherhood Continue Reading LONGING
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Do you want kids? Continue Reading TULIPS
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A curt melding of ancestral stories and present experiences. Continue Reading MY MOTHER’S FINGERS
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In the first winner of our My Biggest Secret flash fiction competition, Jennifer Harvey explores the secret of motherhood. Continue Reading My Biggest Secret: Mother Love
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