Every Monday and Thursday at motherscope.com you will find a new story or poem written by one of our 31 regular contributors from around the world.
At Motherscope, we believe stories are unique and universal. Our mission is to democratize writing and storytelling by elevating the voices of mothers. We believe reading stories is a self-exploratory and unifying experience. When we receive and celebrate another mother's story, we become open to honoring our own.
These stories are here to keep you company, remind you you're never alone on this motherhood journey, and inspire you to take the time to write your own.
Laughter is Our Music
By Melissa Face | “They came by it honestly,” my grandmother used to say in reference to one of us grandchildren inheriting a trait from a family member. In my case, it was my love of playing practical jokes and making people laugh.
Advanced Maternal Age
By Melissa Face | My obstetrician marked the box labeled “advanced maternal age” on my chart when I was pregnant with my daughter. Prior to that pivotal moment, everything else about the appointment had been routine: urine sample was normal, blood pressure was in an acceptable range, and my belly measurement was in line with my due date.
Pink Starbursts
By Melissa Face | It started about a week ago. I noticed a bag of pink Starbursts on my kitchen counter, and my husband, Craig, said, “They’re Evan’s. He bought them with his own money.”