I’m not their real mom, But I could make a list of All their clothes at my house From memory, A detailed inventory of Hand-me-downs and favorites and The clothes my mother bought. I’m not their real mom But I know that the daughter needs New pajamas because she Sprung like a weed this summer … More Not a Real Mom
It was my daughter’s sixth birthday. My husband and I woke up early to make sure that her birthday wish of pancakes for breakfast could be granted. I hung our felt-lettered birthday banner over the kitchen table. We got carried away, and I let her open all of her presents before school. I told her … More Did My Divorce Ruin My Daughter’s Childhood?
My divorce was riddled with uncertainty, as most are. I had been sitting with the decision for months, weighing whether I should stay to try and fix the marriage, or leave in hopes of a better life ahead. I was actively journaling in the months before, during, and after my divorce, and there are many … More What I Wish I Could Tell My Newly Divorced Self
I have been a stepmom officially for just over a year now, but I have played a significant role in my stepkids’ lives for over three. There are a lot of growing pains the come with being a stepmom. You have to learn how to navigate a delicate parenting situation with your spouse. You have to get … More The Hardest Pill to Swallow As a Stepmom
I hope they remember the mom that was happy, and not the mom that was at her breaking point. Or at the very least, I hope they remember both. And I hope on those hard nights, those burnt-out afternoons, that I remember the mom that is happy, that I remember that joy is a choice, and that I can find a way to turn up the music and dance through the tears. … More I Hope My Kids Remember the Joy
I have been divorced for going on four years now, my husband has been divorced for three years, and him and I have been married for just over one year. I have one daughter from my previous marriage (5yo), he has a daughter and a son from his previous marriage (8yo and 5yo), and together, … More 5 Things I Can’t Do with My Kids Thanks to Divorce
I will never forget my first Christmas alone after I got divorced. Because my separation happened in the beginning of November, I knew that the upcoming holiday season would be tough. I would be showing up to Thanksgiving dinner alone, Christmas parties alone, and more holiday events, all alone. I wasn’t necessarily ready to announce … More What the Holidays Are Like as a Blended Family
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?”
Divorce is a huge change in everyone’s lives, parents and children alike. My daughter went from living in one house with both parents and all of her possessions, to splitting time between two houses, two parents, and two completely different ways of life. … More 5 Ways to Support Your Kids Through Divorce
