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Non-nuclear is the new normal; sometimes one head is better than two.
Unmarried in your late 20's
How do you make a relationship work after COVID-19? It feels like if you weren't already dating someone at the beginning of the pandemic, you're S.O.L. when it comes to your dating life. For people like me it's especially difficult. Growing up in what some would call a "broken home," because my parents were divorced. The only positive side to relationships I saw was in my grandparents and aunts and uncles. Looking back I realize they probably had their issues and arguments that got nasty but that wasn't the focus during family get-togethers. Being a woman is still hard in the 21st century. I didn't think I'd let sexist comments about women keeping their mouths shut would really bother me, yet here I am, a year after the pandemic finally staying home.
By Shasta Scott5 years ago in Families
The Mystery of the little black book
The Mystery of the little black book It was raining, again. Another long dark cold night. I didn’t want to go out in this kind of weather, but it seemed I had no choice. The message was clear, be on the north corner of 5th and Main at 18:00 if you ever want to see your dog again.
By Connie Sahlin5 years ago in Families
The Loneliness of being a single mother
My name is Brooke, I became a mother at 20 years old. Not only a mother but a single mother. My daughter's father didn't want anything to do with me or our child after I had found out I was pregnant, and he ran. Far and fast.
By Brooke Heath5 years ago in Families
Diary of a Single Mom
It's hard to find "the one". You think you found him (or her) until you realize they just played a really good game. I guess it was partially my fault. I rushed into a new relationship after the last one failed. And when I say failed, I mean royally F'd up. So when this cute guy came into my life spouting all the right things, of course I had to. Right? It's a classic "if I had known then what I know now" situation. However, I like to remind myself, if I had never fallen for his facade I would never have met my true loves.
By Crystal Traver5 years ago in Families
Unwanted downtime
So, as most of the people I know, they know that I'm practically in a dedicated/long-term relationship with my job. Full-time hours, decent pay (despite being majorly underpaid and under-appreciated), loving schedule, crappy benefits, but just enough downtime to where I don't feel like I'm not spending every second at work instead of with my son and the pups. I've missed out on countless PTA meetings, school functions and fairs and fundraisers, helping out with homework, putting my son to bed, even going as far as missing out on teaching my son to ride a bike or how to fish (properly.)
By Elizabeth Fitz-Gerald5 years ago in Families
Single Parenting for Dummies
Being a mom isn't easy, let alone being a single mom. Don't get me wrong, I have lots of help from my lovely fiancé, but I am still struggling. I pay 550 on my mortgage, 120-240 a month in electricity depending on the month, 150 a week in daycare costs (4kids), 20 for a phone, 120 a month for internet and the list goes on. I make roughly 1000-1100 a month after taxes. No, my bills and my finances don't add up, but somehow it works and I learned not to question it.
By Amy Bellows5 years ago in Families
Best Gift Ideas For Single Moms
As a mother, but also a single mother I know first hand what I would most appreciate for Christmas. Of course the obvious can be stated; we all want sleep and as much caffeine as possible. Maybe a bottle of wine or 2 to keep us going, but there are some ideas that may be overlooked when it comes to gift giving.
By Keisha Curl5 years ago in Families
Thankful for the Struggles
I am thankful for so many things. The obvious things like my five year old son, my grandma whom we live with, my good job, coffee (so much thanks for coffee). And the not so obvious things like my smart watch, my always full fridge, my reliable car, and Netflix.
By Andrea Morgan5 years ago in Families
The Wake Up Call
I'm a single father of two girls. I really don't know a lot of things about how to dress or groom a girl. I make sure they are showered every day, hair is always combed, and the occasional pony tail is about the extent of my knowledge. That being said, one of the things I dreaded most this school year is picture day. I was lucky when I was still with my ex, because she had a knack for making our girls look great on picture day. So this year it was all on me and I didn't have a clue what to do.
By Ryan Cunningham5 years ago in Families
