I Finally Forgave My Mom
For the sake of my health, I moved on.
We Didn’t Go To Counseling & I Regret It
Maybe it would have saved our marriage.
My Teenager Is Becoming An Adult. It’s Hard To Watch.
Yup, I hate adulting too but we gotta teach our kids life skills.
My Entire World Changed Once I Realized I Didn’t Need A Man To Take Care Of Me
I had such a clear picture of my life — and then it all went sideways.
Teaching My Daughter That Most Of What She Sees Online Isn’t Real Feels Impossible
It got to be a real concern way faster than I ever anticipated.
Don’t Worry If Your High Schooler Doesn’t Have Much Of A Social Life
Sometimes they just haven’t found their group.
Please Just Keep Your Mouth Shut When Your Friends Rant About Their Partners
A listening ear goes a super long way.
It Sucks To Watch My Ex Take Our Kids On Fancy Vacations
But I have to keep my mouth shut.
My Kids Can Live At Home For As Long As They Want
I don’t care about other people’s opinions; we are happy together as-is.
I Haven’t Had Sex In A Year & I’m Not Okay
I’ll be honest, if this dry spell continues much longer, I might start entertaining the idea of bad sex.
I’m Teaching My Kids That Nobody Gets To Treat Them Like Crap
My family has routinely crossed the line and the boundaries I have set.
My Kids Don’t Want Kids & I Have A Lot Of Feelings
I always assumed I’d be a grandma one day — but maybe not.
I Don’t Miss My Ex... Except At Christmas
The holidays are a reminder of what I don’t have anymore.
Sometimes You Just Gotta Cut A Friend Loose
I’ve learned to let people go.
Single Parents Don’t Get A Break
I felt like the default parent when I was married; nothing has changed now that I’m divorced.
Nope, I’m Not Going To Your House For The Holidays
I don’t care if I’m “supposed to.” I’m staying put.
It’s Really Hard To Shield Your Kids From Toxic Family Drama
It’s been hard to watch.
I Need My Sister To Keep Her Parenting Opinions To Herself
Don’t cross this boundary.
You Gotta Teach Your Kid To Stick Up For Themselves
It took me till my mid-forties to learn that lesson.
It’s Just Plain Hard To Watch My Face Age
And honestly, it’s hurting my mental health.