A heart drawn in the sand.

Love Again

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It’s a perfect fall day, bright and sunny yet slightly cool and crisp. I am nine months pregnant, counting down the last 11 days until my due date. Hospital bag packed, ready at a moment’s notice. Then, I received a...
A sad woman holding her head.

But She’s Still Your Mother

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My childhood was a traumatic one. My parents were divorced when I was two, and I had lived in Binghamton, Buffalo, Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan by the time I was seven, in multiple apartments in each area. We were...
At the end of a long day, finding ways to connect with your child after school can be a challenge. Not all kids are ready to tell you every detail of their day; even if they are, you may...
Fun and interactive dates are important for any relationship, but sometimes it’s difficult to think of something original to do. A good date doesn’t have to be overly complicated or expensive. It just needs to be intentional and both...
Developing friendships has been a topic of conversation I have found myself having more often in our home with our two boys. It seems that this has been somewhat of an art form made more difficult post-pandemic and with...
A couple with their backs to one another.

I Left a Bad Marriage

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No one gets married thinking it’s going to end. Thinking it could turn out so incredibly wrong. Thinking you’ll be completely heartbroken 15 years down the line. But that’s what happened to my marriage.  There was never any abuse that...
Cousins on a raft in the ocean.

The Magic of Cousins

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We recently took a trip to Florida to visit family who reside in Arizona but spend their summers at the beach. My cousin’s twins are six weeks younger than my oldest son, and watching my boys play with her...
As a solo mama, I can easily enforce my independence. I’m quick to decline a helping hand and often do things the hard way to avoid asking anyone for help. I know this quality isn’t unique to me, so...
A woman signing divorce papers.

I Am Going to Be Ok

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Reflecting on the year thus far, it hasn't been the greatest year. I am venturing to say that it has probably been the worst year of my life, with so many ups and downs. There were times when I...
It's been said many times that adulting is hard, and add kids into the mix, and it gets even more challenging! But one thing that's not hard is showing up for the people in your life. If you're like me,...

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Why Using a Travel Agent is the Best Decision You will...

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When I started to plan my family’s first vacation, I realized two things. First, it was extremely time-consuming. I kept uncovering more details I...