I lost my husband three years ago. At that time, I thought my world had ended, but I had a very supportive family and a few good friends to help... More >>
Our six children are grown and gone and most of them live at least six hours from us. The years they were home were a roller coaster of us being broke, my being pregnant, and us being the 'uncool' parents... More >>
...Thank you for your reminders that stepparents have no rights, no say, and no power because no good comes from having an opinion in this situation. It doesn't matter. I love my husband (a good man and provider), but even he had to accept that we could not be the family he'd hoped for... More >>
...We can all flourish by getting out of our comfort zones, though it can be a delicate balance to give kids opportunities to push themselves in ways that are age-appropriate... More >>