Her View From Home, Author at Her View From Home

Journal
July 29, 2018
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To the Law Enforcement Officer’s Spouse

Law enforcement spouses, I see you. I see how hard you work to manage your family’s schedule amidst impossible odds.…

I’ve Been the Rebound Friend—and It Hurts

Motherhood, Relationships
July 22, 2018
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I’ve Been the Rebound Friend—and It Hurts

I've always had a hard time making friends. Being a somewhat shy and totally awkward introvert doesn't make the whole…

Friendship, Relationships
July 11, 2018
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Grieving the Death of a Friendship

Sometimes—no, really, all the time—I can sink pretty low into a pity party when I think of the loss I’ve…

Journal
June 17, 2018
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How My Husband Redefined Father’s Day

I have dreaded Father's Day for as long as I can remember. It's a day that causes me more anxiety…

I Don’t Want Sex, but I Still Want Intimacy

Mental Health, Motherhood, Relationships
June 16, 2018
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I Don’t Want Sex, but I Still Want Intimacy

Dear Husband, I realized something had gone wrong when you went to kiss me and I instinctively pulled away. I…

I’m Finally Admitting It After My Divorce: I’m Angry

Relationships
June 12, 2018
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I’m Finally Admitting It After My Divorce: I’m Angry

It is there. Always there. Lurking in the background waiting to show itself. I try, so desperately, to push it…

Faith, Motherhood
May 2, 2018
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You Thought I Left You Behind

I had to pry your fingers off, one by one, when I dropped you off today. You clung to me…

We Need To Do Better At Talking To Our Kids About Sex

Journal, Kids
April 28, 2018
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We Need To Do Better At Talking To Our Kids About Sex

We need to do better, much better, at talking to our kids about sex. This isn't a new concern; it…

When Sex Is Used As a Bargaining Chip, No One Wins

Journal
April 26, 2018
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When Sex Is Used As a Bargaining Chip, No One Wins

If you surround yourself with enough women in committed relationships (both online and in the real world), you will inevitably…

Don’t Stop Having Sex Because You Have Kids

Health, Relationships
April 19, 2018
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Don’t Stop Having Sex Because You Have Kids

Dear moms of littles, I get it. You’re touched out. You’re worn out. You haven’t slept a full night in…

I Told My Teenager About My Mental Illness; His Response Shocked Me

Mental Health
April 18, 2018
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I Told My Teenager About My Mental Illness; His Response Shocked Me

When children are born, they love their mother unconditionally. As they grow, she is the one who makes them feel…

“What’s Wrong With Me?” When Sex Isn’t Great

Health, Journal, Relationships
April 11, 2018
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“What’s Wrong With Me?” When Sex Isn’t Great

It happens often. I'm having a conversation with a friend (or a group) and jokes about sex and intimacy start…