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To My Wife of 16 Years, Here’s the Secret I Wish I Knew Before Our Divorce Papers…

"After losing a woman that I loved, and a marriage of almost 16 years, here’s the advice I wish I would have had…"

Daughter Texts Mom “I’ll Be Home Soon” from Burger King Bathroom—20 Minutes Later, Her Worst Nightmare Comes True

"She's my only daughter, my best friend. She was supposed to start her new job today, now she's on life support.”

To the Stranger Who Gave My 3-Year-Old a Bracelet in the McDonald’s Bathroom

"You heard me tell her we had a long drive home and she needed to use the potty. You heard her tell me she was scared the toilet would flush while she was sitting on it."

Brie Gowen

Brie Gowen is a 30-something (sliding ever closer to 40-something) wife and mother. When she’s not loving on her hubby, chasing after the toddler or playing princess with her four-year-old, she enjoys cooking, reading and writing down her thoughts to share with others. Brie is also a huge lover of Jesus. She finds immense joy in the peace a relationship with her Savior provides, and she might just tell you about it sometime. She’d love for you to check out her blog at BrieGowen.com.

Three Simple Words Every Parent Should Whisper When the Worries of the World Creep In

How frequently do I feel overwhelmed by the pressures of this world, yet how often do I choose to simply trust Him?

The Conversation With My Child That Changed My View on Motherhood

I can understand that young children won’t remember things like the fully-balanced meals every night or what grade they got in their school subjects, but they will remember Oreos and snuggles.

Lifehack: How to Toddler-Proof Your Christmas Tree

"We had gone through the terrible twos three times, and made it through the Threenager Tornado in triplet. Through that time we had suffered zero tree incidents and absolutely no, I repeat no broken ornaments. So what’s our secret? We did it without barricading the tree or putting it on a table."

My Husband Didn’t Get Me a Christmas Gift

"After a few Christmas gatherings, and after seeing gifts other spouses gave one another, I thought about my nonexistent present on Christmas night."

I Told My Husband I Hate Him, And He Didn’t Even Care

"Love doesn’t change people."

It’s Not How Much Time You Spend With Your Kids, but the Quality of Your Time That Counts

I can understand that young children won’t remember things like the fully-balanced meals every night or what grade they got in their school subjects, but they will remember Oreos and snuggles.

Don’t Underestimate the Significance of Your Calling as a Parent

It’s easy to see parenting as a chore. It’s work! It’s the hardest job you’ll ever love. It’s moments of ridiculous frustration mixed with moments of surpassing joy. It’s a love/hate relationship that you’d never let go. This is the calling.

Mom Exposing How Satan Steals Our Families Will Flip Your View of “Normal” Upside DOWN

"This is hard stuff to think about. It’s taking everything we’ve called 'normal' over the past few decades or more and realizing that it’s actually destroying the family unit."