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What are you most excited for this summer? For me, it’s a hiking trip we’re taking right after the kids are done with school. Everyone needs a break and a chance to reconnect, and no better way to do it than whining about heat and bugs while trekking up and down a mountain. What’s your excitement? -Emily

Today we’re sharing a personal essay by Alison Mariella Désir, the author of Running While Black and the host and producer of the award-winning show Out & Back with Alison Mariella Désir. In this essay, Alison shares some of her pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey, ending with a beautiful reflection about the impact motherhood has had on her.  Feel free to share your thoughts and perhaps even some of your…