I wish my ovaries and uterus were just like this picture: a beautiful flower that bloomed perfectly and produced what nature intended.⠀
Read MoreEven though I thought I was prepared and knew exactly what the doctor would say, when he delivered the official diagnosis of infertility, I crumbled. I’ve felt somewhat in pieces ever since. However, the feelings you deal with during the infertility journey are a lot more complicated than that.
Read MoreThe whole world is currently rocked by the global outbreak of COVID-19. Many countries are in shutdown mode, with many schools being closed for weeks, months or the rest of the school year. I’m an elementary school teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience under my belt and I wanted to give you my list of excellent online educational resources and websites that your children can use at home during this time.
Read MoreEvery relationship hits a point in the road where you're feeling uninspired, unhappy or things have lost a little pizzazz. It's so easy to slip into the routine of a mundane lifestyle and you may feel there's little time to focus on your relationship.
Read MoreI yearn to be a mother. I’ve also found the most incredible man to raise a family with and build a life with. He will be an incredible father. All of this makes it that much easier for my mind to go to dark places where I think words like “impossible” when I think about our chances to have a child.
Read MoreBased on my personal and professional experience, I’ve developed ten lessons for surviving and thriving as you work through your divorce to put yourself in the best position to minimize the emotional impact on yourself, your spouse, and your family, and enter this next phase of your life as an unmarried unattached, and as the best version of you.
Read MoreRight now, you owe yourself time; the time to heal and the time to rediscover who you are. It’s absolutely imperative that you make healing a priority, especially now that you may be drowning in waves of grief and loss.
Read MoreWhile I was coping with my own separation and divorce, I looked to books as guides. The words inside the following books validated my feelings, ushered in avenues of healing and encouraged personal development and growth.
Read MoreAfter a break-up or divorce, deciding what to keep and what to sell or give away can be a very daunting task. We develop strong emotional attachments to items. Jewelry can be especially significant and sentimental. At this time, it's important to start letting go.
Read MoreAnyone who has dated recently, or who is actively dating now, probably knows the sting of being ghosted or blocked (or has done some ghosting or blocking themselves). Both are so common these days that it’s almost expected when things go south with someone
Read MoreWith back-to-school upon us, parents may be looking for different educational websites to help support learning at home. As a teacher, nothing brings me more joy than a parent who takes an active role in their child's education
Read MoreThere are many challenges out there in the dating world, and it gets even more challenging if you have to adjust your schedule to somehow include also finding the time to date, while also balancing the schedules and needs of your children.
Read MoreLet’s face it. Divorce happens. In addition to being incredibly complicated and terribly heartbreaking (maybe…) you were also left with a ton of stuff.
Read MoreDivorce can hit you with a tidal wave of emotions and tear a hole in not only your heart, but your self esteem and confidence as well.
Read MoreThis page-turning debut shares Lauren McKinley's raw and authentic story of how she survived a marriage rocked by infidelity.
Read MoreI couldn’t make my marriage work so how do I make this co-parenting thing work? Listen, divorce is hard enough when there are no kids involved.
Read MoreI wish I could say that I had one of those divorces where we both agreed that we were better off apart and where we worked together to create a new version of our relationship, but I didn’t.
Read MoreWhen all is said and done, everyone’s favorite question is “When should you start dating again?” As with anything divorce related, there’s no real perfect time frame or solution that works for every individual across the board.
Read MoreIf you're reading this, you're probably feeling depressed, like you're walking on egg-shells, absolutely alone and like there is something wrong with you. You may be wondering daily what is going on and if it will ever get better.
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