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

blended · Modern Family · Motherhood · Relationships · Stepparent

Golden Circles

There are things in life we just don't get right. Life is heartbreaking in all the ways it can fall apart. Yet, even the worst times eventually fade to something else. Grief is still grief. Pain is still pain. Shame is still shame. Yet, inevitably time passes and joy sneaks back in. Always. Sometimes, because… Continue reading Golden Circles

blended · Blended · Modern Family · Motherhood · parenthood · Stepparent

Letters, faith and miles

"It takes courage to grow up and be who you really are." -E.E. Cummings In October, Blue Eyes turned ten. Double digits. A decade. It felt big. While every birthday is a milestone on its own, turning ten seemed like it needed to be celebrated a little differently. Like all things blended... things fell apart… Continue reading Letters, faith and miles