charity
Charity is a newly-single mom of three with a son born in 2012 and identical twin daughters born in 2017. She lives in Monroe and has been writing for Fairfield County Mom since 2019. Charity is a full-time speech-language pathologist, working with patients all across the lifespan. She is also an intuitive medium. In her life before children, Charity was a professional stage manager, working in theatres throughout Fairfield County. Charity is passionate about her family, career, ballet (which she began at 39 years old!), musical theatre, and her amazingly-supportive friends as she begins a new chapter in her life. She firmly believes that you are never too old to stay stuck in a situation that is causing you pain. You can follow her on Instagram at @charityferris.
The Divorced Mom’s Diary: Dating a Dad
I never wanted to date a single dad. I figured it would make things too complicated. I’m an older mom and already have three...
A Letter to My Oldest Before He Becomes a Teenager
To my first baby,
In just a couple of weeks, you are turning twelve. It’s the last year before you become a teenager.
You have walked...
Just Me and My Three Do Disney in One Day
“Mama, you’re so crazy!” one of my 7-year-olds exclaimed when I told my three kids I was taking them to Disney for one day...
I’m Thankful My Marriage Fell Apart
When I got married, I was apprehensive, but I never thought I’d actually ever get divorced. There were always issues, but there was never...
Lessons Learned From My Patients
May is Speech-Language-Hearing Month. I've been a speech-language pathologist (SLP) for ten years and always believed that my patients are my greatest teachers. Recently,...
The Divorced Mom’s Diary: Dating Post-Divorce
When my ex-husband and I decided to get divorced, dating was the last thing on my mind. I pretty much swore I wouldn’t be...
Sweet Potatoes: The Unsung Heroes of My Kitchen
When someone asks me what my favorite food is, they are usually surprised by my answer: Sweet potatoes. It sounds random, but since I’ve...
“Nesting” During Divorce: What Is It and Is It Right for Your Family?
I haven't exactly been quiet the past few months about getting divorced last year. It was initially challenging to discuss in a forum as...
My First Holiday as a Single Parent
It had all been theory until now: Spending the holidays with only my kids and me. When we decided to separate just after Christmas...
The Perfect Family
I’ve been repeatedly told that someone thought we had the “perfect family.” Or that my children looked so “well behaved.” Or they didn’t know...