Published in Love & the Single Parent·PinnedEmpty Nest: The Single Parent’s Guide to Letting GoWhen your last baby flies away, what’s next for you? — The years between the first time you see your precious little one after birth and the day they leave home are both endless and short. …Parenting12 min read
Apr 26One Night: A Follow-up to the Fairy Tale That Didn’t HappenWhy did I go so far as to unfriend him and cut all ties? — So I wrote this story a few weeks ago, detailing how I’d spent the night with someone I’d known for 20+ years and hooked up with on and off and it changed everything. …Friends With Benefits7 min read
Feb 21How One Night Destroyed a Lifelong FriendshipI had never been as much myself with anyone else in my life as I was with him. And I walked away. — We met when I was 19. He was 20, seven months older than me to the day. I’d just gotten out of a long-term, long-distance relationship, and although I knew one day I wanted to get married and have kids, I wasn’t sure what I wanted in that moment. We…Sex With Friends9 min read
Feb 15The 5 Most Common Relationship Problems and How to Solve ThemAlmost every couple will navigate at least one of these — the question is will it make or break you? — When you’re in a relationship, it can be really tough to tell when things are going well and when they’re not — especially if you’re not good at communicating or you’re not experienced with relationships yet. It’s important to remember that every relationship is different and what works for one…Relationship Trouble7 min read
Jan 19Healing Negative Childhood Memories With JournalingA look back with adult eyes and a piece of paper can make a huge difference — There are a lot of things from my childhood that I remember fondly or with no real emotions at all. Then there are others that I try my best not to remember. …Journaling Tips6 min read
Jan 12How Single Moms Can Improve Their Relationship With The Other Battlefront: ThemselvesWhen you have a negative relationship with yourself, no one benefits. — Whether you are single by choice, divorce, or death of a spouse, being a single mom is hard. And it’s only getting harder with time. You are constantly juggling your full-time job because you have to also be the emotional support system for your kids. …Single Mom Life5 min read
Dec 28, 20215 Ways To Utilize Healing Rituals In Support Of Your WellbeingThe start of a new year is a great time to start a new wellbeing practice with rituals — Many of us are guilty of setting New Year’s resolutions. And we’re also probably guilty of often forgetting about them, giving up on them, or otherwise failing to follow through. …Rituals5 min read
Dec 23, 20218 Key Signs That You’ve Found Your Soul MateFinding your soul mate isn’t about slipping your foot into a perfectly fitting shoe or other fairy tales — As I wade through the profiles of various men on dating apps, reading the words they chose (or in some cases, didn’t choose) to try to persuade women to connect with them, I look for some specific things. Not specific words, no. Nor am I looking for a muscular body…Find Your Soul Mate5 min read
Dec 22, 20219 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays without StressTake back your holidays with just a few small changes — I love the holidays! My family is together. We enjoy meals together, lots of laughter and conversation, and with Christmas gifts, I know that everyone is thinking of others in the family with love. While the holidays have the power to bring some of the most joyful times in your…Christmas Stress5 min read
Dec 21, 2021Are You Feeding Into Your Child’s Sense of Entitlement?This is an excellent time to reflect on whether you’re parenting the way you want to — The holidays can often cause parents to reflect on whether they’re spoiling their children. As we look at all the presents piled under the tree or listen to our kids ramble on about yet another thing they want to add to their Christmas list (as they’re going to bed on…Entitled Children7 min read
