We canceled the adoption of our niece, Rana. It’s taken me a long time to decide whether to not to post this. It’s personal and if I write about it, how much can I write without offending family or putting too much out there? I’ve decided that since this is my website and it’s essentially…
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Writing another article for The Decent Mom has been on my mind for weeks now. Inspiration finally struck me as I listened to Oprah interview Sarah Ban Breathnach. The interview is great. Love or hate Oprah, her interviewing skills are beyond reproach and her Super Soul Conversations never fail to impress. Ban Breathnach’s genius book, Simple Abundance,…
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I’ve taken quite a bit of time away from “The Decent Mom” lately, and for those of you who gained support from my articles, I apologize. I left without notice and didn’t leave many clues as to why. I am grateful for stepping away however, because things have been busy and throughout it all I…
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It’s mid July, and it’s already been a long summer. Since this is the first year we’ve put the kids in public school, it’s also our first “summer vacation” and my first time with the summer time blues. I never knew how busy and yet isolating this time of year can be. I write this…
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Being a mom is a much bigger struggle than anyone has ever told me. You love your kid (or kids) so much and at times it feels like your heart is just going to explode with the pure volume of love. Even when they’re acting like fools, not doing what they’re supposed to, and driving you…
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Everyone has at least one regret in their life that they wish, more than anything, that they could undo. Perhaps you wish that you could un-say some harsh words to a loved one. Maybe you broke something out of anger that can’t be fixed. What if you cheated on your spouse and threw away your marriage…
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If I wanted to write for the sole purpose of venting, I would write in a journal. The reason I’ve been putting pieces of my heart online however, is with the hope of helping others. Social media is key in reaching the demographic I am aiming to help, and it seems that Twitter is king…
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Ten years ago this summer, my daughter Lahna died due to complications from Trisomy 18. This article describes the immediate grief aftermath of her death. Mississippi Man and I grew stronger as individuals and as a couple, but it hasn’t been easy. The day after Lahna died, I woke up with a few seconds of peace.…
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I had the perfect first pregnancy. All the tests during the pregnancy came back normal and I was so thrilled to become a Mommy after so many years of wishing for a baby. When Lahna came into the world she weighed 3 lbs 4 oz and was very sick. She was rushed to the NICU…
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Sisters understand one another like no one else ever can. Mississippi Man and I have been married 14 years and he is, without a doubt, my best friend. There are limitations to what he is able to understand about my upbringing. My sister, Amanda, has been with me through the most formative periods of my life…
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