Lately, I’ve often felt stressed out, overwhelmed, and weary in the struggle to stay connected with my kids, meet all their needs, and hold each detail of our family’s world…
Amannda (Manndi) Maphies Wilkins is a mother, wife, and freelance writer. She contributes to several online and written publications, including: Her View from Home, Motherly, Salt + Sparrow, Daily Inspired Life with Karletta Marie, The Christian Journal, Calla Press, Focus on the Family, The Christian Standard, and has been published in Chicken Soup for the Soul Believing in Angels (January 2022). Her greatest passion is being a boy mom to her two sons, William (12) and Waylan (9). Her sons never fail to provide daily entertainment, which inspires many of her writings. She also loves to write about everything from being a single mom and dating after divorce to finding love later in life, the devastation of miscarriage, the loss of a loved one, starting over, and dealing with anxiety and mental issues (specifically her personal journey with OCD). Her pieces are lovingly filled with inspiration, encouragement, and always a touch of humor.
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Lately, I’ve often felt stressed out, overwhelmed, and weary in the struggle to stay connected with my kids, meet all their needs, and hold each detail of our family’s world…
I don’t really like to focus on my past too much. While the happy memories abound and comfort me like a warm blanket on a chilly autumn afternoon, I also…