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True Story :: I’ve Contemplated Suicide
True Story: I've contemplated suicide.
Thankfully for me, there was victory in the end.
I was in a terrible place in my life, my marriage was over before it started. There was nothing I could do...
My Child has Autism, but I Probably Won’t Tell You about It
My young son has autism, but I might not tell you about it. Not because I’m ashamed or it’s a dark secret, but because I think he has a right to decide if and...
Adoption Chronicles :: Part 4
Do you believe in miracles? I do.
Every time I look at our beautiful baby's face, I am reminded that miracles happen.
I'll be honest here. There were many times that I wasn't sure if this...
Happy Father’s Day, Mom!
Here it is. I know you saw it coming. Another ranty post from a bitter, single mom. Insert eye-roll. So I am just going to say it. Happy Father's Day to me.
Happy Father's Day...
I Want My Boobs Back
I’ve always been kinda, sorta “crunchy”. I grew up going to a summer camp where they swore by the “if it’s yellow, let it mellow; if it’s brown, flush it down” mantra, and I...
All The Mamas You Love and Loathe
Here are 12 mamas we're all very familiar with. You all know them and you all love to love or loathe them. Feel free to tag those who have an appreciation for these mamas...
It’s My {Birthday} Party and I’ll Cry If I Want To
It’s that time of year again! My birthday is coming up and right on cue, one week out, I’ve about driven myself into a tizzy. Every year I swear I won’t do it, but...
Why I Will Never Go To Ikea Again
Picture this: It’s a beautiful sunny day in March. You just bought your first home and are pregnant with your first baby. You’re ecstatic to get the ball moving on buying all the cutest...
“You’re Adopted” :: Breaking the News to the Kids
Last year during National Adoption Month, I shared that we had not told our two youngest children that they are adopted and how it was not intentional; it had just never been a topic...
Adoption Chronicles :: Part 3
We are nine months into the adoption process.
You'd think we would have a baby already, right?
Well.... no. It doesn't quite work that way. At least, not for us.
In fact, it feels like we're stuck...