The one thing you’re not prepared for as a single parent are those ULTIMATE single parent moments with your child. You know the ones that solidify your status of single parent. There is no back up, the daddy or mommy is not gonna come to the rescue and do their…
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Just Another Ordinary, Extraordinary Day
Today was the first time in about five months that my son spent time with both of his parents since our break up last September. There have been uphill war battles, flat land war battles, air dropped bombed war battles, nuclear war battles and few days of peace in between….
I’m Alive…Yes, I Am…I’m Alive
It has taken me a week to begin this post. Part of it is the fact that I am still trying to wrap my brain around the entire event and all that has happened over the past 3 weeks. Part of it is a bit of shame and embarrassment. And…
Happy Valentine’s Day To Me
This year was a different kind of Valentine’s Day. For the first time I was without some sort of date, card or flowers. Well, actually I did get a couple of nice Happy Valentine’s Day messages from some special folk, haha! But for the most part it was quiet. It’s…
Factoring in the X
A break up or divorce is always so much more difficult when children are involved. Gone are the days of just washing your hands of someone because you fell out of love or like with them! You will be seeing this person’s face and hearing this person’s voice for the…
Mommy Guilt
A few months ago I went on a date with someone other than Steven for the first time in 3 years. Well okay, it wasn’t really a date, more like a, “hey how are you? Let’s get drinks and chat!” type of deal. Whatever the case is, I was sitting…