Lately I have been trying to figure out what label works best for me. Then I realized labels aren’t really necessary. When I say that I am a single mother. People will often say do your children see their fathers. I am thinking why is she making it plural? I only have one baby daddy. … More Single Mom or Divorced Mom
Before you get all excited. This blog isn’t about President Trump, the NFL, the anthem, police brutality or black lives matter. Race is often the elephant in the room. I know some situations may be difficult. I am sure we have all been in situations that were uncomfortable. We have to have a dialogue about … More Race, The Elephant In The Room
I’ve been told that I care too much. That I love too hard. Is that a weakness? I am not sure that it is. I believe in second chances. But at some point enough is enough. In the words of the great Shemar Moore. “Don’t sacrifice home to go and play in someone else’s yard.” … More The Power of Love
A complete stranger would be nice to me. I would sleep for nine hours straight. I would leave Sydney and Harrison at home while I went for a walk. God would place amazing people that “get” autism in my life People would read my blog. I would share some of the most painful stories with … More I Never Would Have Thought…..
If I write it, they will read it. At least that is what has happened in the past year. I never got blogger’s burnout. I never had writer’s block yet. Maybe because Copher’s Community has so much excitement going on each day of the week. Well, the time has to come for us to say … More If I Write It…
I’ve talked about my Auntie ReRe with you all before. She lives in Michigan. When my parents moved to Delaware twenty-four years ago. Auntie ReRe and the rest of my family would look out for me. I think that is why it was so hard for me to leave them all. Auntie ReRe loves to … More Just Call Me The Bachelorette
I met a man this week. I know. Write it down on your calendar. Now before you get your maxi dress ready for my beach wedding. Hold on. There’s more. He was a black man! Now you can pop the champagne. If you have been following my blog you know that dating after divorce has … More I Feel A Blog Coming On… It’s About A Man
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
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
Is there a refresher course in flirting? Not that I was ever the master of it. I can discern when someone is flirting or just being nice. Married men it would be very helpful if you could wear your ring. I understand if your job is the reason that you can’t wear your ring . … More Flirting 101
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