About Me
Single mom raising two wonderful daughters.
I live for freelance writing, advocating for families, and loving God.
I'm not perfect. Life's not perfect. But there is a plan and purpose for me, for you, for everyone. Join me as I learn who I am and ponder where I'm going...
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The Real Thing
Why is it so amazingly easy to say no to something I want and yes to something I don’t? Those to whom I’ve said no would never understand and it would take a lifetime of explaining to even get close. … Continue reading
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Wall of Lies
I lied. We all have, at some point or another. To protect others, we use white lies and half-truths and call them harmless. All the while we reason… what they don’t know won’t hurt them. We lie to ourselves also; … Continue reading
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I am Just Me
As I’ve aged, I’ve learned to talk less and listen more. In person at least. Anyone who knows me knows that you put me in front of a keyboard and I’ll never shut up. But unless someone shows interest in … Continue reading
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Forgive Me?
I’m stubborn. I admit it. If you asked my friends, they’d probably say I’m the most easy-going and down-to-earth person they know. Yet, when I get an idea into my head, there’s almost no changing my mind. My belief system … Continue reading
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A Lovable Beast
“The world is coming down on me and I can’t find a reason to be loved.” I came across this musical lyric not more than 10 minutes ago while listening to Pandora, and it struck a nerve. I’ve been thinking … Continue reading
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Will Write for Therapy
It’s been one of those weeks when I feel way more emotional than usual. It doesn’t happen much these days; I’m more likely to be anxious and wound-up than tearful and quiet, but the sun seems to be gone from … Continue reading
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Brighter Days
I have a bad habit of not writing when life gets going good, and that it is. College courses began in late January and in the same week I bought a new (used) car and got a new job. It’s … Continue reading
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Love is Not Just a Verb
Life is evolving again. It never stops, but there are those times when the rest of the world seemingly passes you by as your own life takes a break to reach homeostasis. And when your life is stale, the cycle … Continue reading
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A Test of Faith Unfolding
Last week life threw at me a couple illnesses, a week of no sleep and a sit-down with Sean to go over the final divorce paperwork. I had been sick to my stomach no doubt because I knew he was … Continue reading
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The Ugly Truth is I’m Naive
Checklists. They’re useful for grocery shopping, party planning, to-do lists and scavenger hunts. When time, money or priorities must be organized, checklists can reduce stress and anxiety over making sure things don’t get missed. But what about dating? I recently … Continue reading
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