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Calgon Take Me Away
LOL! Do you remember that commercial from long ago? A bubble bath and quiet time and the woman in the commercial was happy? I need a bit more than a bubble bath to soothe me lately. How about you? Are … Continue reading
Posted in Covid-19 Virus, divorce, finding happiness at 50
Tagged dreams, giving up, single mom parenting, stress
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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
Surrender
Do not mistake my choice to patiently allow what is to happen as surrender. While I am not being vocal about it, I am quietly allowing what is to unfold, to do exactly that now. It isn’t easy for me … Continue reading
Are You Alone On Christmas?
For the past few years, I’ve been alone on Christmas Eve because my kids celebrate Christmas with their dad and his family that day. I’ll admit that it was hard that first year when I sat alone crying that first … Continue reading
Get Off The Merry-Go-Round
I allowed myself to stay on the merry-go-round in my head for too long. I knew it. I couldn’t help myself because I kept thinking that this go round would be different. What’s that quote about insanity? Doing the same … Continue reading
A Single Girl’s Lesson From Divorce
It took me awhile to learn this lesson, but it’s an important one. I don’t need a man to complete me. That being said, I would like to find a nice man to get to know and to one day … Continue reading
College Kids Home For The Weekend
This was a great weekend for us – the college kids and I were home together all weekend! We bonded again (which is good because sometimes when they’re away, the connection can strain). We had some good heart to heart … Continue reading
Posted in finding happiness at 50, love
Tagged college kids return, Easter, family bonding, gratitude, home, kids and divorce, single mom parenting
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Anxiety In Kids
Neither of my kids ever showed signs of having anxiety, but since the new school year began in September, they’ve been complaining to me that they’re having bouts of anxiety attacks. I’m a pretty pragmatic Mom, but I’m also compassionate. … Continue reading