Dear Husband,
I never thought this would happen to us. From the beginning, we’ve been told we were the perfect couple. Happy, in love, kind to one another. We have always been respectful and supportive of each other. We see...
I have started to realize that I am one of the lucky ones. I LOVE my mother-in-law (MIL)! And not just because I have to. I genuinely look forward to her visits, I enjoy talking to her on the...
As a new first-time mom, I found myself doing everything for my son. It just happened, and I did not even notice at first that I lost myself. I was so wrapped up in putting my son first and...
My sons were three and six months old when my dad passed away from early-onset Alzheimer’s. Eleven months later, my brother celebrated his first Father’s Day—without our dad. It was bittersweet.
Losing a parent can make days like Mother’s Day...
When you have a baby, your friend list goes through some major changes. Some old friendships fade away, and you make new mom friends over time. When I first had my son, my close friends came to visit me,...
In romantic relationships, the dreaded words are: We need to talk. When it comes to family members, it’s even briefer: Please call me.
That’s the text message I received from my mom late on a recent Friday night, and my...
Ask anyone what family means to them and you will have a unique answer for each ask. But I guarantee that there will be themes that tie the answers together; unconditional love, kindness, and compassion.
To celebrate family and to...
Parenting young children is never easy. But when alcohol use disorder is present in your home, the challenges multiply in ways many people can’t imagine.
The fear, shame, and exhaustion of trying to manage daily life while protecting your children...
Recently, we canceled cable and purchased a fancy new smart TV. It felt so good to be rid of that giant monthly bill, and now my kid can watch Daniel Tiger on the “big screen” instead of being relegated...
Over the holidays, my husband and I went on a number of date days. We started date days when we realized that date nights were too exhausting. Not because we were drinking too much but because staying out past...



























