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Told Them Something Was Wrong After Surgery. No One Listened.
After gallbladder surgery, I knew something was wrong—but no one listened. Weeks later, I found out I had internal bleeding. Here’s what really happened.
Talaya Murphy
Jul 103 min read
My Worst Enemy: The Toothbrush
Pregnancy made my toothbrush my worst enemy. Here’s how even my morning routine turned into a battle—and what that taught me about early motherhood.
Talaya Murphy
Jul 22 min read
The Weight of Motherhood While in Pain
A raw, honest reflection on motherhood, pain, and being dismissed in the healthcare system as a Black woman.
Talaya Murphy
Jul 12 min read
When the System Fails You – A Black Mother’s Hospital Experience
A raw look into my recent hospital stay as a Black mother, the fear of not being heard, and the emotional toll of nearly missing my daughter’s first birthday.
Talaya Murphy
Jun 304 min read
Motherhood, Identity, and Staying Me
A heartfelt reflection on motherhood and identity from a first-time Black mom navigating societal expectations, selfhood, and finding balance beyond the role of “mother.”
Talaya Murphy
Jun 242 min read
A Love Letter to 3 AM Bathroom Trips
A raw and hilarious take on the 3 a.m. reality of being a breastfeeding mom—from stealth bathroom missions to midnight snack thefts and creaky floorboards.
Talaya Murphy
Jun 233 min read
Growing Through Life, What I Let Go
Sometimes, the path to becoming who you're meant to be isn't straight. In this new post, I share how one unexpected detour changed everything for the better.
Talaya Murphy
Jun 203 min read
In the Blink of a Year: Motherhood, Time, and Awe
A heartfelt reflection on motherhood, time, and legacy—told through the eyes of a first-time mom slowly approaching the First Birthday Feels
Talaya Murphy
Jun 192 min read
Did You Know How Hard It Is to Get an Appointment When You're First Pregnant?
Finding an OB while newly pregnant shouldn’t be this hard. One mom shares the anxiety, surprises, and real talk behind her first trimester experience.
Talaya Murphy
Jun 182 min read
The Saga Continues: Commute and Smells
Navigating first trimester pregnancy symptoms while working, commuting in NYC, and adjusting to a new normal—with tips on support, self-care, and surviving morning sickness.
Talaya Murphy
Jun 173 min read
Navigating a New Normal – The First Trimester Saga
A raw, honest look at my first trimester—from ER visits and nausea to the moment I saw my baby’s heartbeat for the first time
Talaya Murphy
Jun 162 min read
A Letter to Myself
A heartfelt letter to my past self—reflecting on love, loss, motherhood, and the unexpected beauty of growth through life’s challenges.
Talaya Murphy
Jun 131 min read
Embracing the Journey Ahead, Kind of
A raw, honest, and hilarious look into the early days of my unexpected pregnancy—from five tests and nonstop peeing to navigating symptoms, passport panic, and ER visits. Welcome to the chaos (and beauty) of becoming a mom.
Talaya Murphy
Jun 123 min read
“So... You're Going to Be a Grandma”: A Moment I’ll Never Forget
Telling my mom I was pregnant wasn’t what I expected—no lecture, no drama. Just love, laughter, and a reminder that I’m not a kid anymore.
Talaya Murphy
Jun 122 min read
29-Year-Old Teen Mom
At 14, I promised myself I’d wait until life was “perfect” before becoming a mom. At 29, I found myself pregnant, scared, and right back in that emotional space. This is the story of breaking the news, wrestling with fear, and choosing to embrace a future I never expected—but somehow, still feels like mine.
Talaya Murphy
Jun 114 min read
When Everything Changed
The moment I handed my boyfriend a positive pregnancy test, everything shifted. What followed was a flood of emotions, five tests, and the undeniable truth: life as I knew it was changing forever. This is the story of how I moved from denial to reality—with love, fear, and a whole lot of pee sticks in between.
Talaya Murphy
Jun 102 min read
Five Pregnancy Tests Later and Wow, I Think I'm Really Pregnant
A late period, a quiet morning, and two pink lines that changed everything. After years of dodging close calls, one moment in the bathroom made my whole world shift—and nothing would ever be the same.
Talaya Murphy
Jun 92 min read
Me......a MOM!
From the moment I saw those two pink lines on the pregnancy test, I was flooded with a wave of emotions—joy, fear, hope, uncertainty—all crashing at once.
Talaya Murphy
Jun 91 min read
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