Tag Archives: divorce

Dear Guy Who Mansplained My Divorce To Me

Dear Guy Who Mansplained My Divorce To Me, I’m glad your marriage is happy and perfect. I’m glad that your…

Why my Kids Don’t Need a Stepdad

The ink was barely dry on my divorce papers before the “s” word came up in conversation: stepfather. Stepdad. My kids…

Life After Divorce: The First 6 Months

2016 was a rough year. Between celebrity breakups, celebrity deaths, and an emotionally charged presidential election, many of us were…

Divorce is Scary

Growing up, divorce was a sad but abstract idea for me. I had a couple of extended relatives who I…

Date Night: More than Just a Break from Routine

When my first child was born, my mother-in law told me she was going to come over regularly to babysit…

Marriage After Kids Grow Up: Is It A Myth?

The intention of two people when they get married is to stay together forever. No one ever says “‘Til death…

Mommy 101: Ways To Successfully Combine Your Family

The Mommy 101 posts are part of an occasional series in areas where we feel knowledgeable. Each  mom brings her…

A Few Things I Know About Christmas, New Year’s And Two Year Olds

Here is what I know this week (Christmas edition): Fact: 2 year olds like packaging as much as toys I know……

In Life, A + B Truly Does Equal C

As you may know from this blog, I am 35, recently divorced and a mother a 2-year-old girl. Not what I had…

Mom With Many Hats: Welcome Melissa!

Hi there. My name is Melissa. This is the first blog that I have ever contributed to.  I am not…