My ex-husband couldn’t, and D wouldn’t. That’s what started tonight’s first drink. About the family I don’t have, the life that every year around this time, feels…… Read more “drunken holiday woes”
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holiday heartache
For the first time since my first miscarriage more than 11 years ago, I’m not putting the named angel ornaments on the tree. I don’t know if…… Read more “holiday heartache”
dear diocese
I’ve known for a while that my annulment was official, but I didn’t get the certificate until today. Without this piece of paper, you cannot remarry in…… Read more “dear diocese”
relocation proclamation
Over the weekend, I made it clear that I want to start the process of going back east. I don’t expect to pick up and leave immediately,…… Read more “relocation proclamation”
baby wait
After a healthy pregnancy, just a couple of days past her due date, my sister finally delivered. A baby boy with a cleft chin and a full…… Read more “baby wait”
compulsion
I think I’m pretty good at keeping myself in check, most of the time. Lately, I’m faltering. I’ve had a number of predilections in the past that…… Read more “compulsion”
invisible mothers
I read a post this week, that explained something I couldn’t eloquently say. Motherhood comes in all shapes, sizes, ages, and colours, so we also need to…… Read more “invisible mothers”