An acquaintance shared some screenshot memes yesterday of people’s Twitter posts. We all know what that’s like. Maybe something funny or political. However, this time, it gripped me with complete focus, and it was neither. My “Ahhhh!!” Moment I cannot begin to describe the relief this meme brought me! And you know what happened next? … Continue reading It’s Starting to Make Sense!
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Happy 18th Birthday Sweetheart, but Farewell
It was our tag line for over a decade, “I just need to get you to 18.” “If we can just get you to 18, you’ll be fine.” Now here we are. It doesn’t look how I thought it would, but today is the day. It’s finally happened! Happy 18th Birthday, Mia! You are the … Continue reading Happy 18th Birthday Sweetheart, but Farewell
Things Changed. Now what?
We’re a week into my husband having a new job. He’s been unemployed for 5.5 months. Intentionally for the first 4 months as he studied for tax school. He decided he didn’t want a desk job in the end, so after a month of DoorDash, he got a delivery driver job for a large aerospace … Continue reading Things Changed. Now what?
Little Crayons, Big Gain
I can’t begin to describe how a silly pile of crayons changed my perspective this week. Mom guilt eating me alive is that I don’t have the energy to play with my kids most days. We have a plethora of arts and crafts, but I’ve always kept them in a cupboard. They rarely come out, … Continue reading Little Crayons, Big Gain
Grief “Share” or Lack There Of
Why don’t I share openly about grief with my family? I feel like it’s something I’m doing in secret. The podcast I listen to only in my car alone, the social media comments/posts I do. It feels shameful or dark. Like I don’t want to drag anyone down with me, so distance is better. Just … Continue reading Grief “Share” or Lack There Of
Giving It My All….Again
Another great chat with my hubby this evening. We both agree moving doesn’t solve the issues we’re dealing with. We know they’ll just follow us wherever we go. Neither of us had ever dreamed about moving out of state. With that said, there are a very select few reasons we would actually try and move. … Continue reading Giving It My All….Again
I’m going nuts, Texas!
Every so often, usually a few times a year, I get this exploding urge inside my chest to pack up the whole family and move to Texas. That urge is upon me again. In times past, I will begin intensely researching towns, schools, house prices, jobs. And by whole family, I mean I’ve talked to … Continue reading I’m going nuts, Texas!
The Raw Truth – Part Two, Of Many
The diagnosis of PTSD surprised me last Wednesday. I just assumed since I was discharged from therapy 7 years ago, it was dealt with. I did two years of intensive CBT along side couples therapy, after Josh died. My flashbacks are no longer controlling me. I can think about that morning myself, they no longer … Continue reading The Raw Truth – Part Two, Of Many
A Letter to Leah
You text and called me tonight. It doesn’t happen too often. You asked me for a resource I didn’t know of, and shared your current need with me. I share that same need, but I’d always dreamed of it having you in it too. I don’t wish I could take back the last 9 years … Continue reading A Letter to Leah
Desperation Knows No Bounds
A few days ago, I got this wild idea! Maybe I should apply to local private schools so my kids can attend - deeply discounted, or for free. I’d even volunteer full time at their school, just so they could attend. I’m not sure we’d ever be able to afford sending all 3 boys to … Continue reading Desperation Knows No Bounds
Outnumbered Six to One 