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Back To School In September?
I used to love September and looked forward to the beginning of school. Fall temperatures and back to a normal routine made me so happy as a Mom because by then (pre-pandemic), I’d be getting weary of the summer freedom … Continue reading
Posted in #womenofacertainage, divorce
Tagged new normal, parenting college kids, quarantine, single parent, social distancing
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Nostalgia And Letting Go
Friends of mine just celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. Splashed across social media were the photos of their wedding day which I attended and remember well. It was a wonderful day and I am truly happy for them. It’s funny … Continue reading
Posted in finding happiness at 50
Tagged life after divorce, melancholy, planetary changes, relationships, single parent, social media
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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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How Are You and Your Kids Doing With The Quarantine?
Have you ever wondered what your kids will say about their experience through this quarantine? What will be their story? How will you as a parent fit into it? Do you ever think about it? Because at some point, life … Continue reading
Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50
Tagged Coronavirus, kids and divorce, single parent, walking on eggshells
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Happy Mother’s Day!
It’s Mother’s Day and if you’re a Mom, hopefully you’ve had some love come your way from your offspring! And if your Mom is still here, then I hope you were able to show her some appreciation as well. Because … Continue reading
Posted in #womenofacertainage, love
Tagged college kids, doing the best we can, Hallmark, Mother's Day card, single parent
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Kids And Quarantine
We’ve been living in this semi-isolation for awhile now. Lucky for me, my kids are with me and attending their online classes. While I haven’t had any problems with the kids wanting to leave to see their friends, I’ve been … Continue reading
Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50
Tagged college kids return, kids and divorce, quarantine, relationships, single parent
15 Comments
Helping Kids Through Divorce – When A Parent Walks Away
When an ex walks away, it’s hard on us because we were married. We trusted our hearts to them and the betrayal of the vows ’till death do us part’ hurts. But when a divorced parent distances himself (or herself) … Continue reading
