For all of us who may have pursued the wrong person, the wrong career, the wrong promotion, the wrong lifestyle, the wrong degree, the wrong idea of happiness, the wrong marriage- this really spoke to me. "We get to the top of the ladder and realize it is leaning against the wrong wall" And … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- “just deal with the facts”
This week I got some excellent advice from a friend I rely on for perspective and expertise. He said "Just deal with the facts, Nance" Now while I believe being emotional and passionate are my strong suit, sometimes the best advice in the world is to remove that aspect completely and just deal … [Read more...]
piss me off- retention
I lost one hour of my life today trying to break up get a lower package with my internet provider. I am now super duper close with Nick in anal retention. Now while I felt your attitude changed when I said I am thinking of leaving you, Nick, I still want to help you with a few things- 1. … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- gimme shelter
People often ask me if I will ever marry again. My answer is always and immediately yes. If that sounds surprising because it didn't work out the first time I can't explain it. I just think it is the way I am supposed to live. And not because of some fairytale notion hangover from my childhood. I … [Read more...]
separation-when the telling comes out wrong
art studio for children "diving in" I have very few regrets about my separation and divorce and the way my life has been since. I like the way I have rebuilt our lives, I love the unit that the three of us are, strong, connected and aware of our complexities, our failings and our … [Read more...]
why momma needs to date
So you know I have been split for 6 years, right? Well my thoughts on dating have run the gamut from no interest (actually I don't ever recall that, come to think of it), no time, gotta hide it from my kids, gotta be open with it with my kids, gotta be a bit private, gotta pull back, push forward, … [Read more...]
Things NEVER To Say to a Single Woman
I called off my engagement almost eleven years ago. It was pretty much mid-August when I realized that under no circumstances could I spend my life with my ex. It took me the next few weeks to get up the guts to actually call it all off. It took me twelve hours of crying to never shed another … [Read more...]
Moving Toward Closure
I'm...struggling.Yesterday I found out my ex has begun seeing someone new. I'll be honest - I wasn't completely surprised, but my kids sure were. In the end, I believe he did what he thought was best to bring the two sides of his life together, but it turned into an emotional train-wreck for my … [Read more...]
registered EMOTIONAL savings plan (RESP)
Sometimes women say "it is all about my kids" and they live and breathe for only them. Here is the thing- while I love my children so much it almost breaks my heart- I have only them right now- ok ok I also have more wonderful friends than I even have time to see, an amazing and supportive and … [Read more...]
I found my heart
I was walking on the beach last week and I found my heart. There it was lying in the sand. The waves had pushed it up right in front of my path. It looked up at me as I practically tripped over it It was folded in half like a kindergarten Valentine It was a little closed, a little battered … [Read more...]
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