Abuse

This article was in my e-mail yesterday.  I don’t want to copy the entire article, because I’m not sure about copyright laws when it comes to blogs, but I will say it’s worth reading.  I’m certainly not the expert by any means, but I know that abuse isn’t always physical.  It can be emotional too, [...]

Emotions

Don’t worry, this is not another whiny, sad post.  I’m actually trying to write this quickly.  I need to go to bed.  Problem is, the last two nights I’ve had such a desire to write (I wrote two posts last night and only published the shorter one). 
I hate that my inspiration always comes to me [...]

One Step Back

I’m having one of those moments where my life feels like a charade.  Like I’ve been fooling myself and I’m still exactly where I was three years ago.  Like I’ve never moved forward or healed at all. 
I hate that the smallest thing can bring back those feelings.  Fear.  Loneliness.  Anger.  Uselessness.  Embarrassment.  Shame.
It’s so rare for me [...]

Single Moms: part 2

Let me start by saying, if you haven’t read part 1, go read it.  If only for the comments.  They’re really good and unfortunately I won’t be able to mention each individual comment because there are just too many.
Now I just have to say, you guys are awesome!  I never expected this kind of response.  Each [...]

Calling All Single Moms

Today I need some reader input.  Specifically from any single moms or former single moms.  My pastor asked me what I need/want as a single mom.  To the best of my understanding (Shiloh fell and busted her lip in the middle of our conversation, so I was a little distracted.) he was asking my opinion, [...]

Check This Out

I don’t know anyone with Down Syndrome, but this is a beautiful video.  I found it through Five Minutes For Mom.

Steven Curtis Chapman

Well, after last night’s post, I was planning on writing something light and cheery tonight.  Then I heard about the horrible tragedy in the Chapman family.  For those who don’t know, Steven Curtis Chapman is a popular Christian singer and songwriter.  His little girl was hit and killed yesterday in their driveway.  My heart goes out to their family.  I [...]