Can I get real with you for a second? When I became a single mom, I HATED being labeled that way. I never aspired to that name. Whenever someone mentioned it, I instantly felt so defective, so unwanted.Maybe you can relate?As single moms, we often feel forgotten about. Overlooked. Shamed. You may have been told [...]

NOTE: You may notice that I often refer to a person who has been abused as a “target” or “victim.”  I must be clear that these words are not labels - they do NOT define you or identify you as a person.  They are only used here to describe the experience of a person who [...]

It’s a glorious moment, yet so brief.  Within just a few days of their homecoming, I am once again sweeping the lifeless petals of another short-lived bouquet off the floor.  It’s a beautiful, though all too short, experience.Several weeks ago, I wandered into a new home decor store I’d never noticed before.  As I marveled [...]