“Is this your first?” rings endlessly in her ears, haunting her days as well-meaning people ask her about her future child. She rubs her growing stomach, the guilt of every “yes” said to avoid a harder conversation permeating her thoughts, and tries to convince herself that it wasn’t her fault.
Emily is a new mom, a wife, a cat mom, an editor, a writer, and a singer—words and labels that don’t matter much to anyone, but to her, they are the portrait of a full and growing life. She hopes to expand that life with more words each day.
Makes me want to give you a big hug.
Aww, thank you, Edythe! I’m glad you felt this one.
Oh dear…that can be a loaded question.
Yes, it can, Helen, as can many other questions moms get.
This is very sweet…and “yes” is a perfectly acceptable answer in this case.
Your author description is as good as your 50-word.
Thank you, Kelsey. I’m curious about your interpretation, seeing this as “sweet.” I thought it very heavy, but I like that you found something different in your reading.
Huge emotional depth in the tiny piece. Beautifully written, Emily.
Thank you, Fiona!
Loved this. Much depth in your writing.
Poignant
Thank you, Chelsea!
Thank you, Karen!
Such poignancy in so few words – well done
Thank you, Lesley!
A very good story. So much just below the surface, as there should be.
Thank you, Phil!
This was so emotional and poignant!
Thank you, Nina!
Wow, what a great way to evoke emotion in 50 words. Nicely done.
Thank you, Chad!
Dear Emily,
Congratulations on being a new Mom.
So touching. Thank you for sharing.
Sharon Ava
Thank you so much, Sharon! 😊