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I am Shook!!! My Daughter is …….

June 11, 2018 20 Comments

This past weekend has been bittersweet. This was the last weekend that Maddie would be at home before the big move to California. I am so proud of her, but this momma's heart is breaking. It is so hard to let go, but I have every confidence that she will do wonderful things in California. Not only is she following her dreams of getting her Ph.D., but she is also........ wait for it........................................ Marrying the man of her dreams. She got engaged a few Read more [...]

3 Things To Do Once You Decide To File For Divorce

May 31, 2018 1 Comment

Making the choice to file for divorce can be very challenging, especially if you have children or another family that will be heavily impacted. However, if separating from your spouse is what’s going to be best for you, there’s no reason to stay in an unhealthy and unhappy marriage. But even knowing this, it won’t necessarily make the transition any easier. To help with this, here are three things you should do once you’ve decided to file for divorce. Accept The Harsh Realities Along Read more [...]

Spending Our Anniversary at Wahlburgers

April 9, 2018 1 Comment

Yesterday was our wedding anniversary. Although the last few years have been pretty rough, I have made a conscious effort to pray over my marriage and not let it be one of about 1000 ( I know I am exaggerating over here) that have been the victim of divorce. And I think my husband thinks the same thing as well, so when it came to celebrating our 23rd year of marriage and our 24th year of being together, I wanted something that would be memorable as well as fun. I knew that my husband would Read more [...]

How To Deal With Divorce While Parenting Young Children

March 29, 2018 Leave a Comment

Two of the most common but unfortunate experiences in the U.S. are marriage and divorce. A healthy marriage is great for a couple’s physical and mental health. And children who grow up in a happy and loving home are protected in a way from physical, educational, mental, and social problems. It is unfortunate that around 40 to 50 percent of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. Subsequent marriages end in divorce at an even higher rate. If you are dealing with divorce and have Read more [...]