Girl Gone Authentic

I know that as a parent, I’m responsible for ensuring my children’s well-being. I need to make sure I provide food, clothing, and...

When I started having kids over 27 years ago (man I’m old), I wanted to be the best mom for them. I wanted to instill values in them,...

WARNING: Vulgar language in this post Elizabeth was continuing to do well in school. She was not exactly an “A” student, but so much...

WARNING: Vulgar language in this post I knew that being a stepmom would be challenging. I watched the issues my own stepmom encountered...

Next week on July 17 it will be a year since I've lost my Mom. I don't know how I will be on that particular day, but honestly, it's just...

When I first decided to go out with David, I was NOT looking for anything serious. I had just broken it off with the married man and I...

WARNING: Some crude/vulgar content in this article. When I first became single after almost 16 years of being with my ex-husband, I...

Fast-forward to November 2018. Our son got married and of course we attended the wedding. I had not seen my ex in over a year; he quit...

Warning: I use occasional crude/vulgar language in this article. He bought me an engagement ring in 2001 and we chose a wedding date in...

So, we settled into being parents of our son during Spring/Summer/Fall 1997. I was so happy to have a baby that I shut out anything...

Warning: I may use the occasional curse word in this article. No one gets married assuming or thinking that they will get divorced. At...