My Child No Longer Wants To See Me
“Laura, my 13-year-old stepson just told my husband that he doesn’t want to come to our house anymore,” the stepmom shared. “My spouse is devastated…
Divorce
Real Love Often Comes After Real Loss
I don’t really like to focus on my past too much. While the happy memories abound and comfort me like a warm blanket on a…
Four Stepfamily Myths
“No one in my family understands what it’s like to be a stepmom,” Michelle stated. “And why would they?” she continued. “Before I married a…
Add the “D-Word” to the List of Four-Letter Words
My 11-year-old son chastised me the other day. A car was driving very erratically in front of us on the road, and I blurted out,…
The Best Valentine’s Day Gift
At this time of the year you probably find yourself on the same mission as everyone else: trying to find that perfect Valentine’s Day gift….
Single Mom Stories — Going to Church
One of the most difficult things I had to do after becoming a single mom was go to church. I had been an active member…
Let’s Call It Off
A good friend forwarded an article to me about the demise of a marriage. Written by Sandra Tsing Loh, the author told her husband she…
Caring for a Friend Going Through a Divorce
A few weeks ago, I was talking with a friend who had been divorced for many years. As I keep hearing of more people going through…