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Let's talk about the elephants in the room

As a stressed-out, working parent, one of the things I’m often asked is "How did you start this?” The simple answer is I needed an outlet, I wanted to do good, and some supportive people joined the ranks..

I'm a single mom, an educator, an advocate, a survivor and a dreamer. Footprints has added immense value to my life; I love the chance to share with our readers the parts of my experience that shape me. I can never repay all the people who helped shape Footprints-- so I aim to bring meaningful content in it's place.

I'm not the only contributor--- we have other mamas sharing vulnerable parts of their lives, tips, and expertise.

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The Intimacy of DomesticViolence #Safety4Survivors

First: I opted to not include pictures for this one. Let's do something more meaningful. Post a picture of a powerful, strong woman in the comments on here, social media, etc. Survivors. Allies of survivors. Advocates. And #Safety4Survivors #shanannwatts Why does a husband murder his wife and children? We may never really know. Facebook feverishly is trying to understand how a young pregnant mother, Shanann Watts, and her two children lost their lives in the fairly quiet town

Keep Moving: Fat Girl Running

Yesterday I fumbled headfirst into running again. My doctor wants me to start exercising at least 6 hours a week. I about died of exhaustion just hearing the suggestion. But the reality remains: I am fat. After my son was born I cited the baby weight and the stress of divorce as the barrier to shedding pounds. But over the years my body has become a cottage cheese factory and my stomach resembles a fanny pack permanently affixed to my midsection. The eternal feminist I am kno

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