Divorce · Relationships

Moving the line.

My Ex called me yesterday. I did not pick up at first. I finished what I was doing. This is a behavior I taught myself as I learned the idea of boundaries. That this person, who inevitably brings a whirlwind into my life, doesn't get my time or energy until I say so. He called… Continue reading Moving the line.

Divorce · Motherhood

Gift, too.

M's Dad is in the waves of his second divorce. As the first wife and M's mother, I don't know details, but they trickle my way. Moved out to a hotel. Gambling. Restraining order. Broken down car. Rooming house. I could have made my role grand inquisitor, but M is twelve. My job is to… Continue reading Gift, too.

Divorce · Motherhood · Relationships

PB & J

"You need to learn how to select your thoughts just the same way you select your clothes every day. This is a power you can cultivate." Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert Yesterday, I sat down with this idea for a blog post to work through my past weekend. I wanted to talk about places… Continue reading PB & J