He May Not Be My Husband Anymore But He’s Still a Great Dad
We won’t speak to the marriage. It didn’t end well. He’s a fantastic dad, though. Really, the very best. His role as Dad…
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Growing Up in a Broken Home Made Me a Better Mom
My parents split when I was seven years old. I woke up one morning and found that my mom was gone. My dad told me she had gone to take care of my…
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Dear Child of Divorce, It’s Not Your Fault
It’s not your fault. None of it is. You are not to blame in any of this. How could you be? You are young and innocent and oh, so brave for…
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What the House Saw
I’m sitting on the floor of our master bedroom. The house is basically empty at this point, save for the three pieces of furniture neither of us…
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To the Woman Running Herself Ragged: You Are Worthy of God’s Love
Worthy—that’s a pretty hefty word. And we define it in so many different ways. We demand that we’re worth it with our mouths and yet live the…
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Dear Kids, I Pray God Sends Us the Man We Deserve
Dear kids, As June settles in, you will be bombarded by Father’s Day commercials, ads, and thoughts in general. Father’s Day is a month of…
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To The Wife Who Tried Everything
I see you. They may not, but I do. I see the pain in your heart, the exhaustion in your eyes, and the defeat in your soul. You gave it your all and…
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What Brought Us Back From the Brink of Divorce
I have thrown out the word divorce more than I care to admit in my rollercoaster marriage. A marriage that was never in a good place fully. I mean…
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Emotional Abuse Leaves Hidden Scars
How do you write about something when you don’t really understand it yourself? Or when it all began? Or when you are still navigating your way…
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Co-Parenting During Quarantine is Complicated
Why is no one talking about this? I hugged my son tightly, holding him to me as we said goodbye two weeks ago. Two weeks. The longest we have ever…
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