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Mortality and Regret

Posted on January 30, 2015 by smommy

It’s funny. All of the issues I had with my marriage came from my upbringing. Being the child of an alcoholic wasn’t easy. My father was an easy target for the small-minded townspeople that I grew up with. I heard … Continue reading →

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A New Journey

Posted on April 18, 2014 by smommy

Once again, it has been a while since I posted. Life has been great, peaceful, quiet, all is in order. When life is good, I fall off the writing wagon. But alas…a new journey has just begun. J has finished … Continue reading →

Posted in Divorce, Parenting Through Divorce, Relationships | Tagged abuse, alcoholism, anger, anxiety, child support, children, depression, divorce, drug abuse, facebook, fighting, Georgia, marriage, moving, relationships | 1 Comment

Wonderful, Just Wonderful!

Posted on November 11, 2013 by smommy

I put my changed mind to the challenge this weekend. I had some money issues once again. I had hoped the STBX would come through with the money he promised for the daycare. I hoped really hard. But again, there … Continue reading →

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Since You Been Gone…

Posted on September 24, 2013 by smommy

Yes, I am stealing this awesome song title from Kelly Clarkson and turning it into a blog title. Who cares? It fits today. Lately the STBX has been calling, not only his son, but he wants to speak with me. … Continue reading →

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The “Just Before”

Posted on September 18, 2013 by smommy

Just before I asked J for a divorce, I took a lot of time to think about it. I had for months before we moved to Georgia. After we moved, I knew I was not going to be able to … Continue reading →

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My, How Things Don’t Change

Posted on September 12, 2013 by smommy

No matter what, I will keep a positive, optimistic attitude. I have hard days or weeks, but whatever. I am not going to let shit beat me down. It’s just shit, nonetheless. It will get flushed out eventually. I am … Continue reading →

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Breaking the Cycle: Part II

Posted on September 4, 2013 by smommy

A lot seems to be going around about addiction and what effects it has on those that are the addicts, as well as those around the addicts. I care for two addicts. My father and my soon to be ex-husband. … Continue reading →

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What Can I Say?

Posted on August 28, 2013 by smommy

Once again, I am feeling defeated. Inside, I feel consumed with depression and anxiety, but on the outside I appear to be happy and adjusting well. It has been three weeks since I sent the divorce papers to my STBX … Continue reading →

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The Newness

Posted on March 27, 2013 by smommy

With the entrance of Spring, there is a feeling of renewal. I cannot wait for warmer weather, green leaves and grass and my son’s soccer practices and games. But with this spring, there are also some challenges coming my way … Continue reading →

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Answers

Posted on March 21, 2013 by smommy

Broken Bruised By Words They Hurt They Depress They Kill They Never Leave My Mind Stop! Focus is On Another Looking at that Face Knowing, Trusting Face The Answer to the Question is clear Playing and Cuddling I found these … Continue reading →

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