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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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
If only Spiderman could fly
Today was the first day of school. First day of Kindergarten, First day of Day Care, First day of Pre-K. The picture is so deceiving. The kids look fed, happy and excited. But alas, as is the “normal” in my life there is more to this story. Let us rewind 12 hours. As I finally … Continue reading
Domestic Violence DOES NOT define who I am
A few days ago, I was talking to a friend about a tattoo that I wanted to get. A simple purple ribbon with the word “Survivor” written across it on the base of my neck. He looked at me and with an apparent nervousness, he asked me if we could talk about my experience with … Continue reading
Blogging while being cyber-bullied
I love to blog. I love to share my days with my online friends. I love to be able to connect with people that understand who I am, who are going through similar trials and tribulations, and it really helps me in my healing process. There is one small problem. A very angry, and bitter … Continue reading
When your higher power speaks, you better listen
There is an old story that goes like this: There is a flood and while the entire town is moving to higher ground, and getting to a safe place one man stays in his house. As he sits on his porch, his neighbors beg him to go to safety and he reply’s “I have no … Continue reading
It all started with a fall
It all started with a fall. We all have that one spot in the shower/bathtub where the mat does not reach. Of course that’s the spot that I stepped on this past Sunday morning and then fell flat on my back. As soon as I tried to get up I knew there was something wrong. … Continue reading
Making mistakes are ok
Excuses. We all use them. Justifying why we do what we do. We can say to ourselves: It’s not really our fault, if A,B, & C would do D,E,&F things would be different. I am sorry to say that is not how life works. Our life is how it is because of the decisions that … Continue reading
My scariest day as a Mom
A few weeks ago my daughter had a rash. I was not so concerned but her dad was frantic. She had little bumps all over her legs and arms and a few on her back and face. I gave her some children’s allergy medicine and said, “lets see what happens in the morning” Well morning … Continue reading
The left side 