The Sins of the Fathers
Before I say anything else, let me state clearly that I am a firm believer in the idea that once one reaches adulthood, one can no longer blame things (the state of one’s life, the quality of one’s life, how one “turned out” or damn near anything else) on one’s parents and one’s upbringing.
That was [...]
Tags: expectations, fatherhood, motherhood, Oldest Son, Second Son
Happy Damned Anniversary
One year ago today, I moved back home with my two younger children, single again for the 4th time in my adult life. Happy to be rid of the drama that was my life, though it turns out it was just the beginning of the end of the drama.
I want to cry – to bawl [...]
Tags: inter-FEAR-ence, joy, possibilities, strength