If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know that I have learned the hard way that there are some relationships that are just…wrong. Thankfully though, I’ve also discovered that there are also relationships that are just…right. Looking back, I know there were signs in my first relationship.Continue Reading
On several occasions since my divorce, I’ve met new people (like the kids’ friends’ parents) who have also had the opportunity to meet my ex. If given the opportunity to get to know them a little better, I’m always asked the same question – how did you ever marry thatContinue Reading
I’ve written a few times about what an amazing woman my MIL was and how much I would have liked to meet her. I must admit though – I sometimes wonder if she would really have liked me. A friend of mine posted the other day that it’s the drunkContinue Reading
I am at a good place right now. Although I continue to struggle with my ex husband, the kids are good, my marriage is great, I have a job that pays well, I live in a great house, I’m writing, and overall, I’m pretty damn happy. I smile. A lot.Continue Reading
Remarriage is tough. Especially if both you and your partner are coming from years with different people. My first marriage damaged me. Enough that I even considered giving up on love for good. When Hubs and I came together, in my mind, it was going to be a fling. ItContinue Reading
Y’all know by now that I am a total Nerd Girl…and one of the biggest fans of Doctor Who there is. And as we’re heading to NYC next week, I thought maybe I’d provide you a list of the top ten things that a Whovian (that’s a big ass DoctorContinue Reading
My son was just over two when I left, and my daughter wasn’t even born yet. I knew at the time that it was the best thing – and I still do. However, the problem with leaving a situation like that when your children are too young to have formedContinue Reading
With the holiday approaching, I ventured out yesterday to pick up Valentine’s cards for Hubs and the kids. Despite not really appreciating the commercial element of the holiday, I still do that. I always like the little extra attention as a kid. The reminder that my parents loved me. Continue Reading
When I got married the first time, I couldn’t wait to change my name. Without telling you what my old name was, I can tell you that it started with a W. The Goblin King’s last name was much closer to the beginning of the alphabet. As young and emptyContinue Reading
My divorce was long, difficult, and messy. We’d discussed finalizing the paperwork, but my ex outright refused to pay his half. “I’m Catholic. I don’t believe in divorce.” Yeah. Catholic. Right. Anyway – everything was done except for the decree. I didn’t have the piece of paper that said IContinue Reading
