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Words Waiting

Gosh, being human is a complicated thing. M's Dad hasn't been able to parent for a long time. He is stuck-- as he sometimes is-- in cycles of addiction. Thus, his life is hard and messy and I assume he's been only surviving for a long time. He has let lots of the sweet moments… Continue reading Words Waiting

blended · parenthood · Stepparent

Steps

We are in the middle of a thing. Again. When Match and I got together, I knew I would need someone who was able to handle my really difficult Ex who sometimes could be dangerous, but also was my child's Dad. I knew my Ex would disrupt life again and again. Yet, Despite it all,… Continue reading Steps

Motherhood · Stepparent

One word.

"Good." In October, H had her 13th birthday. It's official: we now share a teenager. I have been coming here trying to write her a letter and the thing that breaks my heart is that: I don't know her enough these days to capture the bitter sweetest of her life like living with her siblings.… Continue reading One word.