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.
My Childhood Makes This One Thing About Parenting So Damn Hard
Something a friend said really made me think.