Editorial Author Schanel Harvey
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Publications
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Back to Self-Care at Belden Village Mall
Back-to-school? No, back to self-care.
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Momfession – Selfish.
Motherhood has exposed me to my selfish thoughts and expectations.
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Momfession – Passion.
Motherhood has a way of igniting passion in you that you didn’t even know was there.
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Momfession – ONE.
One year full of joy, laughter, lessons, tears, adjustments, growth, and healing; one year full of you.
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Momfession – Blink.
I promise you, every time I blink Solomon has reached another milestone.
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Momfession – Triggered.
Have you ever had one of your biggest fears become a reality?
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Momfession-Empty.
Being transparent, I feel empty right now.
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Momfession – Shoes.
Putting shoes on a very active baby is challenging.
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Momfession – Hannah.
Today we prepare to dedicate Solomon to the Lord.
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Momfession – Breasts.
Aside from when an African lady was rushed out of the sanctuary after she whipped out her breast to feed
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Momfession – Memories.
After picking Solomon up from daycare for a long Labor Day weekend, I called my mom and expressed my need
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Momfession – Black.
Seven years ago, on July 13, 2013, the verdict of not guilty was read for the murder of Trayvon Martin
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Momfession – Birth.
My contribution to the Newsymom platform is possible because on this day, five years ago, I entered a covenant with
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Change.
Change. It’s inevitable. It’s guaranteed. However, what happens when there is so much change that nothing seems to remain constant?
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Peace.
The journey to motherhood for me has been long and trying. From a little girl to adulthood, being a mommy
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Meet Schanel, Newsymom Author
We are excited to welcome Schanel to the Newsymom family as she prepares to welcome her first baby into the