Things Will Never Be the Same

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Since March 2020, I have had an article for this blog sitting stagnant in an online folder of writing projects. The premise of the article? How our normal should change following a global pandemic....
Divorce

How To Survive Divorce During The Pandemic

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My husband and I recently marked our 25th wedding anniversary, but we didn’t acknowledge it with the trip to Hawaii we’d always dreamed of. We didn’t even enjoy a dinner out, and it’s not...

Learning to Love Myself This Valentine’s Day

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For most of my adult life, I have always felt like I was waiting for love, waiting for “the one” to make his entrance. I have had relationships that burned quickly or raged on...
Anxiety

Navigating Single Motherhood and Kids With Anxiety

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“The opposite of anxiety isn’t calm. It’s trust.”  I set my mascara down, scrambled to find the nearest notepad, and scrolled back the podcast 30 seconds to hear it again. Dr. Emily King, a Licensed...
Lake Bastrop

Glamping on Lake Bastrop

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Roasting marshmallows over a campfire, gazing up at the stars, and communing with nature ground my soul. As a former Cub Scout Den Mother, I’ve racked up my share of camping days— pitching tents,...

Sometimes being told to stay-at-home puts families in danger-at-home

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Between March 16 and April 5 of this year, SAFE had 41 child abuse/parenting related calls. Last year during the same timeframe, SAFE had just 17 calls. Our social media feeds are now filled with...

I Don’t Tribe Well

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I don’t tribe well. I really don’t. That’s the ugly truth right there in pink and white. As a young girl, I would sometimes run around with the neighborhood kids playing Hide ‘n Seek or walking...

I Am An Introverted Mom

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The best parenting move I've made in a while, was.. sitting my oldest son down the other day, and explaining to him what it means to be an "introvert" or an "extrovert". He actually already...

Ah, There You Are

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My first-born son. He's a tween-ager.  At least, I think. Actually hang on..I'm literally going to google how old you have to be, to be considered a tween. Ok, yup.  He is. In fact, since he is...

Boobie Business: Tips And Tricks To Help With Breastfeeding

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If you decide it’s right for you, breastfeeding is a wonderful way to feed your baby. But it’s not always easy. I thought I was totally prepared for breastfeeding—after taking a short class and...