This is a real life example of what it can look like when a narcissist gains equal parenting time. He will demand equal parenting time even though he has never before taken the children to the doctor (and probably doesn’t even know who the doctor is), dealt with the schools or made them their dailyContinue reading “Real Stories: Parenting with a Narcissistic Ex”
Tag Archives: Parenting
Navigating Teen Years with Compassion
I read a lot of books about how to be a parent before I had my first baby and when my babies were little. How to sleep train, how to potty train, later how to homeschool. I love to seek out knowledge as I pursue the paths in my life. But what I found wasContinue reading “Navigating Teen Years with Compassion”
On Holidays
Exploring how to navigate holidays when life changes in the wake of divorce and death
Honesty in Loss
My personal expressions of what feels helpful to those facing loss during the holiday season
Holidays Bring up Memories
Reflecting on past holiday memories after losing family members. 🍂
Holiday Loss
When you lose someone the loss can be accentuated on the holidays. Today it is Halloween. In the morning I was at the middle school where I have volunteered for 10 years. It was the first school my oldest son entered after being homeschooled through elementary. I wanted to keep a casual eye so IContinue reading “Holiday Loss”
On Scary
Just my two cents on how we seem to view “scary” in relation to Halloween activities…🎃👻💀
On Loss … Again
Remembering the little things…🍃
Book Report
I am listening to a Reese Witherspoon book, Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall. I just happened upon it because it was well rated. I have been surprised and delighted by how much it resonates with me. As a mom who lost two of my children in one year I really identify with the lossContinue reading “Book Report”
On Teens … Again
I have discovered that when you have teenagers your time with them mostly surrounds their activities. I am super grateful that I get lots of entertainment from my kids. I get to alternately watch soccer, cheer (along with football and basketball going on in the background) and equestrian. These activities also dictate a lot ofContinue reading “On Teens … Again”
Notes From Real Life 