I really hope she answers the phone. I need to talk with someone. If I call mommy. She will only worry. I can’t talk with her now. She will hear the pain in my voice. I am not doing a good job at hiding the pain in my life right now. What time is it … More Just Get Over It
Is he really taking the skillet? I bought that black cast iron skillet. I need that skillet to make my cornbread for Thanksgiving. If I was ghetto fabulous. I would hit him in the head with this skillet. Remember, classy not trashy. My parents didn’t raise me like that. Okay, Brooke just breathe. He’s really … More An Excerpt From….
When mommy was at my house one day watching the kids. She left something behind. I guess she forgot to tell me. So you can imagine my surprise when I opened the coat closet and found my wedding gown staring back at me. Now I hadn’t seen my gown in about nine years. Mommy brought … More The Wedding Dress
My daddy named me. I always loved my name. It wasn’t a popular name but I didn’t mind. Whenever I heard someone else with the name Brooke. I was always curious to see if they spelled it with an “e” at the end. When I married Robert I accepted the name Copher. When we had … More It’s All In The Name
As you know dating after divorce is definitely an adventure. It can be a little scary, hilarious and frustrating possibly all at the same time. You all have given me great advice and listened to some of my dating questions and stories. Currently I am not in a relationship. But, I have been more open … More You Picked Your Cat Over Me
My daddy always taught me to look a person in the eye. Even if the person was disciplining me. Daddy taught me to never walk with my head down and to have the courage to speak in front of others. All of these things are important. Lastly, he told me never look behind me. Keep … More Walk Away Like Angela Basset
June 20, 2017 will be my divorce anniversary. I just made that holiday up. I’m really good with dates. But I can’t remember where I put my keys. The only reason why I am thinking about that date is because it is close to June 15th, which is my last teacher day of work. Robert’s … More What Should I Tell Our Children?
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