Kathleen Sullivan, Author at Her View From Home

Dear Kids, I Love You—But Leave Me Alone

To my dearest children, As I am sure you must be aware, my love for you both is greater than the whole entire sky. You are my heart and soul. My…

To my child’s teacher, As the year is just zipping by, I wanted to make sure I got my thank you in. Your hard work does not go unnoticed. A…

I remember the exact moment as if it was yesterday. “One more push,” the doctor said. It was about to get real. Way too real. “My baby is…

I knew full well what was coming. I wasn’t born yesterday, you know. I could see it in her eyes. My precious 8-year-old daughter was about to…

April 29th. As soon as the receptionist handed me the card, I began to obsess over the date. April 29th. It had a nice ring to it, no? On April…

Looking at my beautiful little boy, I couldn’t help but tear up. For a second, I needed to catch my breath. I created him. It really sank in. The…

“Your mother’s gone,” my dad said as he walked into our apartment. Those words still haunt me, even 19 years later. My mother’s death…

I could see it in her eyes—the fear and anxiety. She did not want to go in the worst way. I was honestly afraid she would have a nervous breakdown.…

Summer was great time to celebrate a birthday. I should know, as I am a proud summer baby. Although I am technically no longer a “baby” –…

“Mommy, do you want to play blocks with me?” I cringed, but I couldn’t possibly say no to this kid. He was just too damn cute. I was in the…