To say that my life did not turn out the way I expected would be an understatement. I approached both marriage and motherhood with incredible idealism. I would have the greatest marriage and my kids would rise up and call me blessed. Proverbs ...
I spent years creating that happy family I dreamed about. At least, I THOUGHT it was happy. Turns out --- not so much. And then it fell apart. Friends and family did not understand the pain I was going through. With the divorce came feelings of ...
The holiday season brings gatherings with friends and family. Some are enjoyable and fun. Others may be more challenging. Perhaps there are relationship struggles or sore spots. Maybe it's someone we have a negative history with. Maybe we're not ...
Sometimes it’s nice to do something for someone just because. Whether it’s reminding your loved ones just how loved they are or doing that chore they dread, you’d be surprised by the impact you can make on someone’s day. And the best part is, ...
The fatigue that accompanied mothering when the children were young was sometimes crippling. A day of stress on top of stress took a toll. By the time their dad came home, I was a depressed puddle of a mess. One thing that ...
