I found out I was pregnant our very first day overseas, in the base hotel bathroom in Stuttgart, Germany. Every mom I knew, including my own mother, was 6,000 miles away. Thrilled …
Topic: Friendships
Valentine’s Day: Just Another Tuesday
I’ve never been one for an over-the-top Valentine’s Day celebration. Restaurants are crowded, everything is heart-shaped and perfectly innocent chocolates are stuffed with icky cherry and coconut fillings. But these are minor …
Don’t Forget to Love Every Day
Nothing sparks mom guilt like a little voice saying, “Mom, can you play with me?” It breaks my heart every time I have to tell my son or daughter that I can’t. …
3 Ways to Make a Difference for a Friend in an Abusive Relationship
I’m not a counselor, police officer or professional bouncer. So, how can I make a difference for a friend or family member that may be in an abusive relationship? Have you wondered …
Well Aware — Know How to React to Domestic Abuse
“I don’t know what to say.” I’ve said this more times than I can count, even though I know (from times people have said it to me) that it isn’t the least …