Tag: life lessons
Unconditional Love
I always thought I would have my children, like in the movies. You fall immediately in love with them as soon as you see...
Sex and the Single Mom: Looks Aren’t Everything
I once dated a tall, dark, and handsome doctor. He was so good-looking that he was on the cover of a magazine. Not People...
Me a Feminist, No Way!
With Women’s History Month and the celebration of International Women’s Day, I thought it would be fitting to write about a small part of...
The Art of Peeling an Apple
I don’t remember how old I was when I learned to peel and cut up an apple. My husband knew how to, over 40...
Not an Ordinary Marriage {My Love Story}
February is the month of love, and this year it will also mark my 20th wedding anniversary. This prompted me to share my not-so-ordinary...
Who Says You Have to Like Your Mother-in-Law?
The relationship between a mother-in-law and her daughter-in-law is one of the most complex. Not to be confused with the mother and son-in-law scenario,...
We Are Still Learning to Dance
As parents, we have this overwhelming instinct to care for our families and usually enjoy doing so. Nothing makes me happier than cooking for...
Motherhood and Agency: You Have Time to Listen
Agency. What does that mean for you? Agency - the kind I want to discuss has everything to do with you. I am writing...
Hold On to Hope
As the morning sun gently cascades the bed and the flickering light washes over me, I am reminded of the hope in the new...
Why Mothers Make Incredible Entrepreneurs
It is important to state upfront that this essay is the opinion and experience of one mother. Gender stereotypes and sensitivity on who raises...