Seven years ago, I became a widow after twenty-four years and seven months of marriage. He was a wonderful man and honestly my soul mate. We had two beautiful children together that, like me, continue... Read more >>

I wonder sometimes if all I was meant to do was to take care of the house, kids, mate, and bring home the bacon. I get up every morning, take the kids to school, go to work, clean the house, and be... Read more >>

I have been in a relationship with a guy for about nine years now. We do have a three-year-old daughter together and have lived together for about seven years. I find myself at a crossroad recently or... Read more >>

I have a situation here. It’s my life. I have been married for the second time to a scary control freak. I get to go on glorious trips overseas—cruises that most people get to only dream... Read more >>

As a child and adolescent, I despised the holiday season. I know there are thousands of members of the same subculture from which I came that currently feel the same way. These feelings are... Read more >>

I’d like to take a minute or two to ease your mind. I’m serious here so stop rolling your eyes. This little exercise will make a big difference in your life … if you let it. Yes, I... Read more >>

After I had my second child, I was a mess. I’ve always battled depression, and was on medication throughout my pregnancy. That’s why I was shocked when roughly three weeks after my... Read more >>

Here’s how I changed my entire existence in one day and with one thought. I decided and chose to be happy. Please don’t read this or write it off as being sappy. I am absolutely 100... Read more >>

Mom called me today and wanted to talk about when Alan and I move back to WA this coming spring. I had never really talked to her about how much I’ve changed since she really knew me, and I... Read more >>

The words kept battering at the back of her teeth looking to escape. Standing in the middle of the front room wanting to shout out loud, “I’ve had enough, I can’t do this... Read more >>