Years ago, I knew a woman who stressed every time her teenage son left the house. He had a good friend group. He let his parents know where he was. He was a good student and an athlete who didn’t mess up his body with alcohol or drugs. He was a great kid, but his…
When my husband left, I thought my life was over. I did not understand what he was doing, why he had become a cruel stranger, or how my boys and I would survive without him. Confusion, fear, and overwhelm brought on by sudden abandonment, betrayal, and abuse had me on a roller coaster of emotions….
The word Marriage brings up different images depending on who is doing the imagining. A naive young girl may dream of Prince Charming and living happily ever after while a jaded, under appreciated old woman many be so overcome by marital regret she can’t remember any fairy tale dreams she once held dear. Ask a…
Sunday is Mother’s Day, the day where Mom gets breakfast in bed, celebrates Mass with a picture-perfect family, is given flowers, cards, and macaroni necklaces, and then sent to the spa for a massage or mani-pedi before being treated to dinner. You know the deal. Mother’s Day is the stuff Hallmark thrives on! Mother’s Day is the one day all year…
23 years ago today I didn’t get Married, but I did. I did stand in front of family and friends. I did wear a long white gown. I did take a slow walk up the aisle to face a priest. I did approach the Tabernacle with a smile on my face. I did face the…