Tag: divorce
Fun 101: How I Became a (Slightly) More Fun Parent
I am not the fun parent. I am the eat-healthy-foods, do-your-homework, clean-up-your-room, go-to-bed-on-time parent.
I am responsible, organized, and nurturing. I comply with most...
We Regularly Talk About Divorce and You Should Too
Spoiler Alert- Sam and I are not getting a divorce.
However, that doesn't mean we don't talk about divorce.
Let me explain. Both of us come...
What My Son Needed Me to Say About My Divorce
When I got divorced, learning how to talk about it with my son did not come easily.
When I first told my 10-year-old son about...
Single Mom’s Guide to Divorce
Dedicated to my friend, as she faces divorce.
Dear friend,
There is no realization quite like the sinking certainty that your marriage can not continue. The...
7 Reasons Why Having A Step-Family Is Awesome
Recently, I have had some serious conversations with friends of mine whose marriages are ending. These women have so much guilt about what their...
What My “Defining Experience” Didn’t Teach Me
I look back at myself, age 35, married and pregnant, with a mixture of humor, compassion, and unabridged mocking. I was so arrogant, and...
Ode to Single Mothers
Single mothers really do have the hardest job in the world.
They are breadwinners for their families, the principle support people for their kids' every...