The Mother Hood
The barren apocalyptic wasteland where I reside.
Parenting, step-parenting, co-parenting with a difficult ex, and the specific kind of exhaustion that comes with being the mother who does the work while nobody's watching. This category is not always easy reading, but it's always real.Seeing Double
My coworker got nominated for employee of the month after missing three weeks — possibly for being in jail. I called out for a sick child and got talked about. Same old double standard.
Grab Your Emotional Baggage – It’s Time for a Guilt Trip!
My son asked why I don't cook at home anymore. I had three hypotheses: post-divorce rebellion, depression, or all of the above. Pack your emotional baggage it's time for a guilt trip. Let's go!
The Witching Hour Approaches
I am not ready for Halloween. I am suddenly under pressure when the Apartment announces they are hosting a party. What do I do?
Labors Lost: Laments on the Thankless Nature of Raising Someone Else’s Child
Reflecting on the thankless nature of raising someone else's child. Being a step-parent isn't easy. Who knew?
Working My Nerves
Even after the divorce the ex continues to pin the blame for random things on me. He is working my every last nerve.
