From the time I was little I always thought that if you worked hard, did your best, and were living right you’d be blessed and everything would just work out. So you can imagine my disappointment when I found out life didn’t work this way. I had to learn the hard way that bad things happen to good people, and bad people often get away without any consequences. Life isn’t fair. When it comes down to it, you can be saying and doing all the right things, but sometimes other people’s choices affect your life and you have no control … Continue reading →

I’ve been rather irritated with the world lately. It feels like there is never any justice. Bad people get away with things they shouldn’t. They constantly take advantage of others and get away with it. I’ve felt that way a lot with my ex lately. He walks all over me, and frankly I let him because I am so afraid of contention. I convince myself that one of these days I am going to stand up to him and say “no,” but when it comes down to it I usually give in anyways. Being taken advantage of isn’t very fun. … Continue reading →

We all know how important the co-parenting relationship is after a divorce. You have children together, and thus will be dealing with each other for a very long time, which means you are going to have to find a way to get along when it comes to the kids. Sometimes this is relatively easy, sometimes it can be a nightmare. Having to stay in contact with someone who has hurt you deeply is never ideal. It’s natural to harbor some resentment after everything you’ve been through, but you have to put those things aside for the sake of your children. … Continue reading →

From the time I was little I always believed in the notion that if you lived right, good things would happen. As I got older it became apparent to me that this was not the case. Even though I had done everything that I could to be a good wife and mother I still ended up divorced. Sometimes life happens that way. It isn’t fair, but it’s just the way it is. The important thing is that you don’t spend your life beating yourself up about it. Just because bad things have happened to you doesn’t mean you are a … Continue reading →

In the beginning of your single parenting journey you may feel overwhelmed at the tasks that lay before you. Your entire world has shifted. This is unknown territory and you are frightened at the prospect of facing this challenge alone. You will do it, because there is no one else to do it for you, but it is ok to be afraid. There are times you will feel as if you are trying to breathe underwater. The intensity of all emotions grows with single parenting. The stresses are bigger, the pain is greater, the injustice is constant, but also, the … Continue reading →