7 stories about the real deal of momhood, trying to get there, and skipping it altogether

The good, the bad, the messy, and the joys in and around parenthood.

1. The liberating power of solo travel and “microfreedoms”

By Liz Jones Dilworth

As a mother, wife, daughter, friend, and owner of a business with 30 employees, the majority of my time is spent thinking about and serving others’ needs. I like that about my life; I like that there’s a big variety of people to love in different ways. What’s frustrating is h…