Revelations of a Single Mama
With the divorce rate so high, it makes me wonder… is it that so many of us are choosing the wrong partner, or do we never fully accept our partner? In other words, do we have one foot in and one foot out in case the waters become turbulent? It’s crazy to think that you…
I know what you’re thinking, there’s a bright side to getting divorced??? Yes, absolutely! While the process is brutal and seems like it’ll never end, there are many positives to look forward to in the end. In case you’re feeling down in the dumps today, these points will hopefully perk you up. We’ve all been…
How is the pandemic affecting you? I’ve been stressed for the safety of my baby and my family. Especially for a single mom, there is another level of stress added onto our plate. If you’re sharing custody of your littles with your ex, you may be stressed like I am. I’m able to completely quarantine…
All moms…married, single, divorced, widowed, artificially inseminated, adoptive, foster, etc. You are all superheroes and amazing sacrificial people that I look up to. It’s incredible what moms go through to bring another life into this world and raise them. I’ve always appreciated and respected my mom, but after my own journey to motherhood, I’ve gained…
When I think about what happened in my marriage and why it took so long to see the light, I think of the line in Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises when Mike Campbell is asked how he went bankrupt: “Two ways,” he said. “Gradually and then suddenly”. That’s what happened with me. While they’re talking…
My baby’s father called tonight to cancel his parenting time with our little girl, AGAIN. His excuse this time…he may be coming down with a cold. He always comes up with these excuses. One of my favorites was when he said he hurt his back rearranging some stuff at his apartment. Generally, he pretends to…
One of the biggest dating mistakes I think you can make is tie yourself up with potential. I did this. As a matter of fact, I married and had a baby with potential and it is my biggest regret. Obviously I’m so grateful to have my sweet baby, but I had her with the wrong…
When I left my husband, so many of my girlfriends were also ending relationships, filing for divorce, or booting out live-in boyfriends. This isn’t to say that this was a result of me leaving my husband, but sometimes, we feel comfort in having similar situations around us and it gives us courage to do what…
My baby girl was only a few weeks old when I realized my life wasn’t normal. Or at least what I felt was normal and what I longed for. Watching my sister and brother-in-law, I loved that they both always put my niece down for bed. Brush her teeth, read a story, and tuck her…