Lifestyle Blog
It was 18 1/2 years ago I gave birth to my first son. The day was beautiful and so was my new baby boy. I had, what most mothers have on that day, a mix of emotions. You are filled with joy and happiness, and you are also scared to death to screw things up, …
I always loved this song by Bill Withers, I used to sing it all the time when I was a little girl, yet I never thought it would one day pertain to my son. Eight years ago, my son was struggling with his ADHD and unbeknown to anyone at the time, he was also living …
I have been divorced 10 years now. If you have read my other blogs, you already know how I mentioned I walked away with nothing. He drained our bank accounts the day I told him I was filing for divorce. Seriously. I told him I was going to file for divorce, and he went to …
I was in Jiffy Lube last weekend, and while I waited for my car, I picked up a magazine. I was reading it and there was an ad for Roasted Cherry Chicken. My son T was with me and we decided I should take pictures of the recipe and try it one night. Well, tonight …
Once again, I must go way back into my teen years to dig up old skills for a new twist in today’s modern world. When I was a teen I was obsessed with long nails. You must first understand, I grew up in New Jersey, where cat claws and big hair were everything and …
Well, I have completed my second week, and what I have learned in this second phase of my journey is: Watching your calorie intake is important, but you need to drink water. Doing exercise is important, but you need to drink water. Eating out must be minimal and this included ordering lunch while you are …
There is an old saying, “people come into your life, for a season, a reason, or a lifetime.” I think people feel that those who come into it for a lifetime are the ultimate soulmate, but what if it doesn’t end that way? What if someone is in your life for a season, there was …
That seemed to be my motto after my divorce. I lost so much. I lost my home, I lost my life savings, my stock options, my security. I walked away without a pot, a pan, a spoon. I literally moved into my new apartment with my boys’ two beds (which my ex fought me for …
I never had to worry about what I ate. I could enjoy anything, and my body would act as though I only fueled it with whatever was necessary and nothing more. Then…. I got married. The stress of marriage set in, the abuse started, the chaotic lifestyle of my in-laws took a toll on me. …
My son was first recommended for an IEP when he was in 4th grade. I had never heard of an IEP at this time. In fact, I remember the school counselor telling me that my son needed “extra” help. The counselor went on to explain that my son struggled in math, he also struggled with …