The air is getting cooler, and as I catch the scent of autumn leaves on the breeze several images come to mind. School buses, backpacks, trick-or-treating and … white ribbons. White Ribbon Against Pornography Week, which always begins on the last Sunday of October, is 10/29 – 11/4 this year. And to help celebrate, I’d… Read More WRAP Resources: Life After Lust
So … my first attempt at the “Blended Family” project … Remember how I said I’ve spent several moments standing in the art aisle at random craft stores staring blankly into space? It’s like I’m paralyzed with fear that if I invest in new paints and brushes and a pretty canvas, I’ll just screw it… Read More Life is My Canvas
One afternoon as I was driving with my little boy, suddenly he piped up from the backseat: “Hey Mom. We have different last names, right? So which one of us isn’t part of the family? You or me?” The question hit me like a ton of bricks. I explained that of course we are both… Read More “Blended With Love”
I can’t believe it’s that time again! My 3rd-grader announced from the top of the stairs this morning that they only have 6 weeks of school left. Seriously?! In honor of the season, I’ve dug up and refreshed a MamaC favorite. The original version, published on Power of Moms, was written in 2013. Enjoy! I’ve always anticipated the… Read More For the lonely mothers in the summertime
A unique and very useful perspective! Thanks Liz and Lisa! Lessons From the End of a Marriage I love serendipity. And, at least today, it must love me back. Just as I was feeling completely overwhelmed with updating the blog, I received an email from Liz with a request to send a guest post. Once… Read More Lessons From an Adult Child of Divorce
Love this … Lessons From the End of a Marriage Your Baggage is Your Problem It’s always nice when someone offers to carry our bags for us. There’s a relief that comes from shifting that burden; a sense of freedom when the weight is lifted. But when it comes to relationships, your baggage is your… Read More 5 Truths You Have to Accept Before Your Second Marriage
I couldn’t have said it better myself … so I won’t. Go read it! Lisa rocks. 🙂 Lessons From the End of a Marriage I didn’t join Facebook until after my divorce. But if I did have a Facebook page during my first marriage, it would have revealed nothing of the upcoming marital tsunami. You… Read More A Facebook Marriage (Keep the Smile On Or Else)
For me, Christmas is like a giant patchwork quilt– sewn, torn apart, and re-sewn so many times, I’m not sure what it’s supposed to look like anymore!… Read More Patchwork Christmas
Hey peeps! You asked, so … Here’s another angle (or twelve) on the question: “To Divorce or Not To Divorce?” Lessons From the End of a Marriage I’m often thankful that my marriage ended via text. I never had to make the gut-wrenching decision to inform my husband that I wanted out. I’ve never experienced… Read More Should You Divorce? 12 Questions to Consider
Guest post by Karen Phelps Editor’s note by Melody/MamaC: People always ask me, “How do I know if divorce is the answer?” or “How did you know?” I never know what to say. Everyone is different. And every relationship is different. I just don’t think there is a cookie cutter answer. However, several months… Read More Is It Time to Leave?
