WRAP Resources: Life After Lust

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

October 4, 2017October 9, 2017 Mama Crossroads6 Comments

Life is My Canvas

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

July 29, 2016 Mama Crossroads1 Comment

“Blended With Love”

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”

June 22, 2016June 22, 2016 Mama Crossroads3 Comments

For the lonely mothers in the summertime

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

May 11, 2016May 11, 2016 Mama Crossroads7 Comments

Lessons From an Adult Child of Divorce

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

May 13, 2015May 13, 2015 Mama CrossroadsLeave a comment

5 Truths You Have to Accept Before Your Second Marriage

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

January 26, 2015January 27, 2015 Mama Crossroads2 Comments

A Facebook Marriage (Keep the Smile On Or Else)

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)

January 12, 2015January 15, 2015 Mama Crossroads2 Comments

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