Everything in my life has changed. I am officially a single mom. I am now the only adult in the house. I have chopped off all my hair. My kids are growing more independent. I am graduating from community college. While I have had another pseudo-adult in the home, in reality I have been a … Continue reading
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Unplugged but Buzzed In
I cut the cord. No more cable. My reasoning was a mix of financial as well as the thought that my kids brains were turning into a pile of mush inside their heads. I miss my Walking Dead, and mindless MTV shows but I still have my Netflix so we are ok there. I realized … Continue reading
80 Summers
So its been a few weeks since my day in court, and I must say things in my house have calmed down-well as calm as a house with 3 kids, 2 cats, and a dog can be. I am getting all my ducks in a row-my associates degree is within reach, and I am preparing … Continue reading
The day I was able to exhale
Domestic Violence is tough topic. It’s hard for the victim to admit and accept that it is happening to them. It is hard for family members to understand and know how to help. It is taboo to talk about it in public. There is one place, however, in Monmouth County where from the first phone … Continue reading
Taking out the Trash
Literally and figuratively, right now in my life, I am taking out the trash. Rewind to mid afternoon, Saturday. The man and I, are splitting and it’s not pretty. I need him to go and he is fighting a losing battle to stay. One thing I have learned about myself in this journey of my … Continue reading
Here we SNOW again
Being a native NJsian, there are certain things I have learned to deal with. Living close to the ocean-or as us natives call it-The SHORE is amazing. I could never imagine living anywhere that I would have to drive more that 30 minutes to see the ocean. Many of my early summer memories are of me … Continue reading
You should have stayed in Jailmaica
This past week has been interesting chaotic. My oldest sons father was released from prison and although I never had any major issues with him in the past, I was interested on how this would change the dynamic of my family. I was open to being nice, and cooperative. I never told my son that … Continue reading
Make a Mother Day
Please support this cause. 180 Turning Lives Around is the Monmouth County Sexual and Domestic Abuse center. They have so many programs that need funding. This center saved my kids and my life and never asked me for a dime. Lets support them so they can help others that do not have the funds. … Continue reading
Moving forward, while looking back
Many posts ago, I was devastated when I found out that my parents were going to sell my childhood home. Well the good news is, that after many, many, many conversations, I convinced my parents (that, along with the current market) to let me pay off the line of credit and taxes and let me … Continue reading
Fall Festivals in Pictures
Today we went to the Fall Festival. Back to the same park we went to yesterday but today we made it to the farm to go to the fall festival. It was so fun. The kids had a blast. I’ll let the images to speak for themselves. I hope you enjoy them as much as … Continue reading
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