Amanda Anderson

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2022

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“The Symptom They Never Told You About” by Amanda Anderson

Submitted to Contest #152

“You’re absolutely glowing!” “Have you felt him kick yet?” “Lookin’ good momma!” I shudder as I look into the mirror. I try to put the words others have said on top of the image I see in the mirror, but they just won’t fit. I think of the more intimate words of my husband. “I love your body.” “You’re beautiful.” “I love you. All of you.” I try those phrases out, but they all fall short as well. I then land on the two statements I have heard the most and hate the most. “You don’t look pregnant!” “Look at that beautiful baby belly!” ...

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“Joanne” by Amanda Anderson

Submitted to Contest #151

Joane woke up with a groan. Her back was stiff. Still, she rolled out of bed and walked over to the Keurig. She couldn’t quite remember when she and her husband, Allen, had decided to put it in her bedroom, but today she was beyond thankful for it. She felt like a cup of coffee before facing her day would be the perfect start for her day. The smell of french vanilla coffee filled the air as Joanne opened her bedroom window. She desired to hear the sounds of the morning birds, but found it difficult. Yet again, Allen’s friends could be heard...

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