We had planned on a tough pregnancy, but the one thing I hadn’t anticipated was how supported and taken care of I would feel throughout it. I might be physically carrying our children, but in a way my husband is carrying me and our girls by how supportive and involved he is during this pregnancy. … More Supporting Your Partner During Pregnancy
If someone in your life is going through a divorce, you’re bound to notice. With nearly 43% of marriages ending in divorce as of 2024, it’s not exactly uncommon. If you feel the urge to ask, “What happened?” then go ahead, but here are some things to consider. … More Stop Asking Divorced People, “What Happened?”
For us, the day was about more than just Kevin and I getting married; it was about us becoming a family, starting a new chapter in our lives, and committing to working on our marriage and family for forever. … More Our Blended Family Wedding
When divorce and parenting become intertwined, there can be lots of strong feelings. If there’s one thing I’ve learned through this process, though, is that I’m extremely grateful to co-parent with someone who is as equally committed to my daughter’s happiness as I am. … More Why We’re Committed to Peaceful Co-Parenting
What better time than Valentine’s Day to share our love story? After all, the longer we’ve been together, the longer the story gets, so if I don’t start writing soon, this project will become too large for me to take on! This story begins on August 29th, 2022, when we first met, and since our … More Our Love Story
Co-Authored with Kevin Allen When I separated from my ex-husband in November 2022, I was almost twenty-three years old, had a two year old daughter, hadn’t yet graduated college, and had my whole life ahead of me. I had gotten married at only nineteen, so I knew when the time came, I would want to … More 6 Hard Truths About Dating After Divorce
On September 22nd, 2024, my best friend and the love of my life got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. The moment was perfect, and it was one of the happiest of my life. There’s so much I could write about me and Kevin. I could write about how we met, … More Our Engagement Story
I stared blankly at the homework assignment, stumped and unsure of what the correct answer was. This is a feeling I’ve gotten used to since starting law school over a month ago; I often stare at my homework in a confused haze, wondering what it even means. But this instance was weird because I was … More Love Makes A Family
Step by Step Parenting 