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This is an open letter of apology to the divorced mom I once judged. I could say misunderstood, didn't empathize with, looked over, or any number of other words. "Judged" however seems adequate now that I am a divorced...

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There he was, 15 days old, laying in a hospital bed, being bagged by a nurse and surrounded by multiple doctors, specialists and more. Questions being thrown at me right and left. Questions I am trying my best to...