Parent Stories

Stories from parents who've been there

Every story here is genuine, shared by a parent with their permission, and reviewed by a person before it's published. We never write, edit for effect, or pay for stories. Every child is different — these are experiences, not promises.

Share your story

Hard weeks and small wins both help. Please don't include your child's name or anything that could identify them.

Your first name

Child's age (optional)

If we publish it, credit me as

My first nameMy first initial onlyAnonymous (“A parent”)

What were you dealing with?

In a few sentences: what was it like, and what helped?

Anything else you'd like to share? (optional)

Email (optional, never published)

Only so we can tell you if your story is published or ask a question about it.

I give Poop Peace permission to publish this story on its website, credited as I chose above. I understand it will be reviewed first, may be shortened for length, and that I can ask for it to be removed at any time by emailing us.

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