I read your blog about single income families being able to survive in today's world. That's us. We've got 3 kids under five, my husband makes $60,000 a year and we just bought a house. More >>

My husband and I have three sons who we're raising to be real men. We have a traditional (some might say 'old-fashioned') division of labor, but I couldn't be more proud and fulfilled to be my husband's wife and my kid's mom. More >>

My son had some rocky times as a teenager, but that did not prevent us from having a close relationship. I think a big part of the problem was my ex-husband, who deserted us when he was four, returned ten years later and constantly told our son that I was too strict. More >>

We have historically had a good marriage; however, over 3 years, I had 3 brain surgeries for a rare neurological disorder. I had to really go into myself to heal and unfortunately I did not see how lonely and terrified my husband had become. More >>

...Where my boys are level-headed and introverted, my daughter is a social butterfly and has always loved to be the center of attention. Drama is just a way of life with her, although I am trying to teach lessons that will allow that passion to work for her, instead of against her. More >>

Thank you for your opening monologues about health and stopping over-indulgent behavior. They really gave me a new perspective on some things I've been struggling with lately. More >>

I am grateful for my 13-year-old daughter, who is such a delight. I want to share a story with you as to why I am so grateful. More >>

I learned the qualities of a real man as a child more than 50 years ago, from men with memories reaching back as far as the Civil War; men who helped shape our world and saved it from a terrible evil. More >>

I am 41 years old, and am sorry to say I let my weight go after my children were born and my life became 'busy'. I allowed myself to gain roughly 60 pounds over the 15 plus years. More >>

My child has a mom
Because I decided long ago
That I'd be there to raise her
I'd be there to watch her grow... More >>