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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
The Weight We Carry: Black Motherhood, Breastfeeding, and Breaking the Chains of Shame
Black Breastfeeding Week exists because our stories as Black mothers are layered with history, stigma, and resilience. This is why our voices, experiences, and presence matter.
Talaya Murphy
Aug 253 min read
Working Mom Guilt: When Being There Comes with a Price Tag
When I was a kid, my mom could show up for every school trip and PTA meeting. Today, childcare costs alone can feel like a second rent, forcing many working moms into tough trade-offs. This is the reality of parenting in 2025—where guilt, love, and hope all compete for space in our hearts.
Talaya Murphy
Aug 143 min read
Parenting with Grace: Breaking Cycles, Not Ourselves
We grow up saying we won’t be like our parents. Then we become parents ourselves—and everything shifts. This post explores the moment I realized my mom was just a girl trying her best, and how I’m parenting with more empathy, awareness, and grace to do things differently.
Talaya Murphy
Jul 282 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
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