When I was a kid and into my teen years, I was always involved in an extracurricular activity. Although it was usually swim team, I also gave softball and track a try, and for a while I spent time after school at band practice playing the drums. That’s why I just assumed when I became […] Read more…
This is What My Family Looks Like
I’m a worrier. I analyze what others do, say and think. I believe that everything happens for a reason, and I’m not very patient when it comes to finding out what that reason is. Recently my daughter came home from school with this drawing: I wanted to figure out the reason she drew it. I […] Read more…
Tell Your Stories
As a writer, I often walk a fine line between what I want to share and what is better left unwritten. And through years of writing from personal experience and putting myself out there publicly, I’ve learned that everyone in my life — however casual or intimate — shoulders the burden of being the potential […] Read more…
Another Divorce First: The Anniversary
Today I stare down another divorce first: my anniversary. Today would have been my 14th. So how am I supposed to deal with my first post-divorce anniversary? Please join me over at Huffington Post as I share my thoughts. Read more…
Top 10 Upsides to Divorce
Generally speaking, divorce sucks. I don’t think you’ll hear many people say, “The year I got divorced was the best year of my life!” In fact, most divorcees will say it was the worst year of their lives. Lawyers, custody schedules, division of possessions. Yeah, I could sit here and list all the things that […] Read more…
Roller Coaster Meets Huffington Post
I’m excited to announce my new gig as a Huffington Post blogger! I’m thrilled to have such a huge platform to share my journey through divorce and single motherhood. Click here to head on over to my Huffington Post debut. As always, I appreciate any comments you take the time to share with me. Read more…
