Tag: love
Grief is the Price We Pay for Love
We recently lost our beloved 12-year-old cat, Tiger. He was such a healthy, loving, and handsome boy. He got sick seemingly overnight and refused...
Instant Loss
On December 21, 2024, I experienced an instant loss. I revisit the logistics of that day over and over again.
We were supposed to have a...
Learning To Love Again : Now What?
Healing from heartbreak and vulnerability are significant steps in learning to love again.
Be kind to yourself and aware of your inner thoughts and self-talk....
Learning To Love Again: Preparation & Mndset
Learning to love again is a journey of vulnerability and hope. Learning to love again as a single mom becomes a much different journey...
Navigating That First Heartbreak With Your Tween
It’s been a long time since I’ve been in middle school, but I still wasn’t expecting to have to help my child through heartbreak...
Reacting vs. Responding :: Shifting Your Perspective and Finding Gratitude
I tend to be a person who rarely thinks before speaking. One with a “Who cares what people think of me” perspective (not proud...
The Magic of Christmas When Life May Not Feel So Magical
While watching the movie Elf with my daughter, snuggled up on the couch, the magic of Christmas took over.
For the first time in months,...
Heartbreakingly Helpless: Parenting a Suicidal Teen
*Trigger Warning: This post discusses suicide.*
I wrote about my experience mothering a struggling child a few months ago when things were especially difficult for...
I’m Not a Mom Anymore
Ever since I learned to form letters, writing has been an essential part of my identity. I became a mom a little over a...
The Decision to Have a Second Baby
My husband and I always agreed that we'd have two children. I have a brother, and he has a sister. We both believed that...










