The Never-Ending Funeral
At the risk of being too depressing, I want to talk about life after divorce when kids are involved. I don’t know how it is for those who are divorced with no kids, but I fantasize that in some ways it must be easier. (And don’t set me straight if I’m wrong, because I need […]
A New Year’s Resolution for Those Living in the Shadow of Abuse
Are you in an abusive situation? Is there someone who tyrannizes you, tells you that you are stupid or worthless, or who physically attacks you? This year, promise yourself that you will not allow this behaviour to continue. Resolve that you will free yourself, and protect those whom you love, from the abuser. There are […]
Things I Don’t Miss, Being a Single Mom
You know, for every good bit, there’s a bad bit. I posted yesterday about what things I miss in my new life as a single mom. (I say “new life” but I’ve been a single mom since October 2001, when I left X.) Today it’s the opposite: what I don’t miss. First off, I don’t […]