Tag: love
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I Am Leaving My Prison: Ten Years of Freedom, Faith, and New Beginnings
I left a home that felt like a prison. Ten years later, we laugh again, pray together, and live free. If you’re scared… you’re not alone. Read more
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A Hard Truth About Youth, Parents, and Accountability
A true story of choices, consequences, and the imbalance in how justice is served when youth act beyond their years. Accountability, parenting, and justice…when will all sides finally be held responsible? Read more
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The Hardest Love: An Open Letter to the Father Who Turned in His Son
Parenting is the most beautiful and heartbreaking calling we’ll ever have. When our children make choices that go against everything we’ve taught them, we face the unthinkable: holding them accountable while still loving them. This open letter is written to the father who turned in his son for the murder of Charlie Kirk from a… Read more
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One Last Walk to the Playground
Thirteen years. That’s how long it has been since I first walked my baby girl onto her kindergarten campus, her tiny backpack bouncing behind her as she giggled and ran toward a brand-new world of learning and friends. She was fearless, eager to be like her big brother, full of confidence and wonder. I can Read more
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Finding Safe Love After Abuse: My Story
Ten years is a long time to be alone especially after surviving something that almost destroyed you. When I left my abusive marriage, I didn’t walk away whole. I walked away shattered. And while I was technically single for only six months before I thought I was ready to date again… I quickly realized I Read more
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From Closeness to Distance: The Hardest Part of Being a Mom
No one really warns you about this part. They tell you about diapers and sleep deprivation. About preschool drop-offs and scraped knees. They talk about how fast it all goes and how one day, you’ll miss the mess. But no one talks about this. The moment when your child starts pulling away. When they stop Read more
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Grief Between the Aisles and the Milestones
Dear Dad, It feels like just yesterday I said goodbye for the last time. I promised I’d take care of things in your absence and I’ve done my very best. But I can’t help thinking about everything you’ve missed since you’ve been gone. Your grandson graduated high school. He’s working hard every day and becoming Read more
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Perspective in the Middle of Frustration
Today I am frustrated with my kids. I’m frustrated that the doors are left wide open, that the floor somehow still isn’t swept, that my schedule, so carefully planned, is treated like an afterthought. I’m tired. I’m busy. I’m responsible for so many moving pieces, and sometimes it feels like no one else even notices. Read more
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What if Raising Good Humans is the Love Story?
Some mornings I wake up and feel the weight of my own bed. Empty on the other side, quiet in a way that’s not peaceful, just… lonely. Dating hasn’t been great. Swiping, small talk, and constant letdowns. And in that silence, I catch myself wondering if maybe I missed my chance at love. Maybe I Read more