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For Better. For Worse. Mostly Worse.

This week, in a text message, I told off Ex. Why I always try to take the high road is beyond me. Sometimes... sometimes being brutally honest feels damn good. I anticipated the disagreement. I just hoped it might be different. I asked to switch visit days to accommodate Blue Eye's birthday party. He told… Continue reading For Better. For Worse. Mostly Worse.

Divorce · Modern Family · Motherhood · parenthood · Relationships

Thick and thin

"I can't find Daddy." It happened. The thing I was afraid of since overnights started. One of the bad things that will find my daughters in life found Miss M. She is seven. And this type of particular thing will find her again and again... because her father is an addict. Month after month will… Continue reading Thick and thin

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Bud & Roots

Dear girls, Here is the thing. A scary, but honest thing: I can not keep you safe from life. Life is a place where both good and bad things happen. Everyday. Every single day. I worry about this. About which of the many bad things will happen to you. Some will be a choice. You… Continue reading Bud & Roots