Four years ago next month, I lost my husband. Four years ago next month, I gained a father. My parent’s divorce occurred when I was in elementary school. My dad then relocated across the country shortly after I turned 11. We did not see much of each other for the rest of my childhood orContinue reading “You Win Some When You Lose Some: A Father’s Day Tribute”
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Missing
I woke up this morning with that dull ache that comes from missing someone. I wasn’t surprised to feel that void – Brock is out of town, I don’t see family much and most of my local friends have a different spring break this year. But the ache wasn’t for any of those people. ItContinue reading “Missing”
The Secret Keepers
My ex husband came from an alcoholic family. And if there is one thing alcoholic families excel at, it’s keeping secrets. My ex learned his role from a young age. He didn’t discuss his parents with others. He didn’t invite his friends over to his house. He learned how to keep a low profile andContinue reading “The Secret Keepers”
You Win Some When You Lose Some: A Father’s Day Tribute
Three years ago next month, I lost my husband. Three years ago next month, I gained a father. My parent’s divorce occurred when I was in elementary school. My dad then relocated across the country shortly after I turned 11. We did not see much of each other for the rest of my childhood orContinue reading “You Win Some When You Lose Some: A Father’s Day Tribute”