Eighteen years of marriage isn’t just love. It’s laundry at midnight. It’s biting your tongue when you want to scream. It’s sleeping back to back some nights, just because you’re too tired…
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Stories
STORIES My Daughter Mentioned ‘Her Other Mom and Dad
It was a typical afternoon, driving home from preschool. Tess sat in the backseat, shoes off, a fruit snack smeared on her leggings, gazing out the window. Then she said it. “Mom…
She Didn’t Want to Sit Next to Me on the Plane — But Life Had Other Plans
I’ve always tried to live my life in a way that doesn’t inconvenience others. Yes, I am a plus-size woman. I’ve been living with a health condition for years that makes weight…
A Facebook Status That Changed More Than I Expected
I made my dad a Facebook yesterday and explained how everything worked. Today I saw his Facebook status ‘my wife’. I didn’t get it so I called him and asked what he…
The Little Girl Locked In The Car Wasn’t Alone—But The Truth Shook Me
She was SCREAMING when I passed the car—red-faced, fists pounding the seat. At first I thought a parent must be nearby, just running in. But five minutes turned to ten. I knocked,…
The Little Girl Locked In The Car Wasn’t Alone—But The Truth Shook Me
She was SCREAMING when I passed the car—red-faced, fists pounding the seat. At first I thought a parent must be nearby, just running in. But five minutes turned to ten. I knocked,…
A Gift Wrapped In Nerves And Secrets
It was my wedding day and my SIL handed me a small box. When I opened it, expecting something cute or funny, the room chuckled lightly, but I could feel my cheeks…
Why I Never Told My Husband Who Was Stealing His Lunch
When we worked together, someone kept stealing food from my husband’s lunchbox. He started packing more food. He assumed the person was stealing because they were hungry and couldn’t afford it. I…
Unveiling Secrets on the Sidelines
My daughter’s soccer coach insisted every parent volunteer. Bored on sidelines duty, I decided to explore the equipment shed. Shuffling through chaos, I stumbled upon a dusty box labeled “DO NOT OPEN.”…
A Facebook Status That Changed More Than I Expected
I made my dad a Facebook yesterday and explained how everything worked. Today I saw his Facebook status ‘my wife’. I didn’t get it so I called him and asked what he…