Just when I think things are going smoothly and issues with my ex-husband are a thing of the past, he has to remind me why we’re no longer together by doing something as selfish as planning his vacation with our son over a weekend that my son was to be with me. Not only that, [...]
Archive for the ‘emotions’ Category
7 Nov
Life and Death and Writing it All Down
If you’re related to me, you may want to stop reading…or perhaps you should just start back at the beginning…For those of you who are a part of my online family, please (lie to me and) tell me you can relate. Too Much Information (TMI) I share everything here on this blog, more than I [...]
10 Oct
National Depression Screening Day
Depression hits people in different ways. Although there are several symptoms that most of us are aware of, it’s difficult to see the impact when we’re the ones suffering from an emotional or psychological disorder. I’ve had a long history of depression and fought it for many years, self-medicating with alcohol and drugs, which only [...]
29 Aug
Custody Battles
I love reading about custody schedules that work for everyone involved. I adore families who get along for the sake of their children and appreciate stories of divorced couples who remain friends. Let’s face it, though, this is not always the case and for every story that includes a happy ending, there are those that [...]
27 Aug
When a Marriage Fails
David, over at Dad’s House, inspired this post since his statements – and the comments that followed – really struck a chord with me. Calling a marriage a failure is damaging to our society. Imagine what it is like to be a child of divorced parents and hearing that statement (a failed marriage) throughout one’s [...]
24 Jul
Link Share
For writers who are also stay-at-home Moms or if you were raised by a stay-at-home Mom, an opportunity to share your story comes from the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. They’re looking for great stories and you can submit yours on line. If you’re not able to be in Las Vegas for the annual [...]
11 Jul
Discover: Science, Technology and the Future
I’m continually finding new resources for articles and issues relating to psychology, biology and science. It seems there’s always more to Discover: Fearless Mothers Do Brothers Make you Gay? The Biology Behind Sex in the City Why Loneliness is Bad for You Mind Over Moods Map: High School Hook Ups Autism: It’s Not Just in [...]
6 Jul
Amber Alert
Every time I hear of an Amber Alert, I wonder what the story is behind the situation. I wonder how many of them involve the parent of the child who has gone missing. I wonder how many relationships are being torn apart – for whatever reason – and how many children are being pulled in [...]
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