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R-E-S-P-E-C-T
My one son reminds me of his dad (the ex) lately. It is as if the wound that I thought I had healed is splitting wide open with the stabbing accuracy of his tone of voice and the utter feeling … Continue reading
General Parenting Single Style
I grew up with a strict tyrannical father. “My way or the highway,” was his motto and we felt we had no other choice, but to abide by his rules. I didn’t want my kids to have that same militant … Continue reading
Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50
Tagged Coronavirus, family bonds, parenting college kids, raising young men, single parent
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Single Parenting
It’s like I have handcuffs on even though I’m divorced. We were supposed to co-parent, but that never happened. It is fine because I was the parent throughout our marriage anyway. But these days, there’s a lot going on with … Continue reading
Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love
Tagged co-parenting, connecting, ex-husband, family bonds, home, kids and divorce, letting go, life, relationships, sadness, single mom
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You Bet I’m A Nag!
So with all the anger and resentment the kids had over the holidays with ex and his family, I listened to them patiently and tried to help them to heal without getting in the middle of the ruckus. I gave … Continue reading
Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, love
Tagged anger, back to routine, connecting with teenagers, family bonds, horse photo, kids and divorce, lottery, nag, parenting divorce, queen
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