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Grace, Friendship, and Motherhood: What I’ve Learned on Both Sides
Motherhood shifted my perspective on friendship. What I once thought was support, I now see with new eyes. This is what I’ve learned about giving grace, holding space, and showing up for mom friends in ways that truly matter.
Talaya Murphy
Aug 262 min read


Moms Deserve a Night Out (And Yes, Dads Do Too)
Stepping away from parenting for even a few hours can recharge your energy, restore your sense of self, and show your kids that self-care matters. Here’s why moms deserve a night out (and dads too!) — plus tips for creating meaningful breaks, even at home.
Talaya Murphy
Aug 203 min read


When Is the Right Time to Have a Baby? Spoiler: It Doesn’t Exist
There’s no letter, no perfect moment, no magical sign that tells you when to have a baby. For years, I thought there would be. Now I know that parenthood doesn’t wait for perfect timing — it waits for love, grit, and a willingness to grow alongside your child.
Talaya Murphy
Aug 113 min read


Shoutout to Single and Young Moms: I See You, I Appreciate You
Being a mom has opened my eyes to the strength it takes to raise a child—especially alone. This post is for the single moms and young moms doing it all. I see you, and I honor you.
Talaya Murphy
Aug 42 min read


Between Who I Was and Who I'm Becoming
Going from cheering on a pregnant friend to becoming the pregnant friend is a plot twist no one prepared me for. Nothing could’ve braced me for the emotional, physical, and mental shift that comes with it—not even Google. Life didn’t go as planned, but maybe it was never supposed to.
Talaya Murphy
Aug 12 min read


Roommates with a Baby: Navigating Love, Exhaustion, and the Newborn Fog
No one warns you that having a baby can turn your love life into a rotating shift schedule. Between sleepless nights, emotional landmines, and the endless “whose turn is it?” debates, it’s easy to become more roommates than romantic partners. Here’s how we’re learning to stay connected—even when we’re running on coffee and chaos.
Talaya Murphy
Jul 313 min read


Why Millennial Women Are Saying “Not Yet” to Motherhood
The playbook for motherhood is outdated. From unaffordable childcare to climate anxiety, women today face real challenges that make parenting harder than ever.
Talaya Murphy
Jul 293 min read


Fragile, Fearful, and Figuring It Out: Letting Go of Expectations in New Motherhood
As a first-time mom, I expected to feel joy—but instead, I felt fear. From dodging bath time to grieving unmet expectations, I’m learning that motherhood isn’t about perfection—it’s about grace, growth, and doing the best we can with shaky hands and full hearts.
Talaya Murphy
Jul 243 min read


The Hard Way Out: My C-Section Recovery and the Reality Behind the Surgery
They say a C-section is the “easy way out.” I wish that were true. From unexpected surgery to painful recovery and emotional grief—this is what it really felt like.
Talaya Murphy
Jul 223 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


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


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
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