Here is a little Social Studies lesson for you. Did you know that around 40% of today’s marriages end in divorce? Many studies show that this number, thankfully, is on a decline from the 50% it was back in the 1980s. Do you realize what this statistic means? It means, that four out of ten… Read More Someone Like Me

As babies, we cling to our mothers. As children, we desire playmates. As teenagers, we develop true friendships that can last years. As adults, we find ourselves looking for spouses; partners with whom we can cultivate our futures and spend the rest of our lives with. I think it is safe to say that in… Read More Loneliness to Fulfillment

I feel that I need to start this post by explaining that I hold no judgment towards anyone who chooses a path different from mine. We all make our own decisions based on what we think is best for ourselves, our families, and our lives. I do not feel that the decisions I make for… Read More Dating While Married

Those who have been following my blog, know that I have written a lot about emotions. Talking about my feeling and emotions is sort of my MO these days. I guess that is to be expected given the fact I am navigating through a very emotional time in my life. Although I feel like I… Read More Ok, Not Ok

It’s funny how sometimes we can become so consumed with our own lives that we lose sight of the bigger picture. Sometimes, it takes us witnessing someone else’s troubles for us to understand that maybe we don’t have it so bad after all. At church on Sunday, I was speaking with a friend. As always,… Read More It’s All About Perspective

“How are you?” This is a question I get asked frequently nowadays. Every time I’m asked, the answer is always the same. “I’m getting by, day by day.” I’m not sure if people really want to hear the truth or if they are just asking to be polite, but I think people want to know… Read More How Are You?

I think all parents will agree that it is important for children to have a balanced life. We have all heard the phrases, “Anything in moderation”, “Too much of a good thing”, or “Less is more”. We do our best to make sure that our children are taken care of and happy, but at the… Read More Finding A Balance

You have probably heard of the movie The Purge. To say that it is not a ‘feel-good movie’ would be a serious understatement. If you haven’t seen it, it’s a story of a society that disposes of the corrupt people and communal aggression by allowing the citizens one night a year to go on a… Read More Purge Them Out

Dear You, I know you don’t want to hear from me. At this point, I’m sure I am nothing more than a thorn in your side, an annoyance that won’t disappear. Heck, through all the anguish there have been times when I wanted to disappear myself. Unfortunately, that’s not an option for me. I have… Read More Dear You

As adults, it is easy to get overwhelmed by current situations and allow them to dominate our thoughts, which in turn can affect our days. My mind has been stuck in a bit of a rut lately.  I think I am out of the wallowing zone, but my circumstances still have an influential hold of… Read More Letting Go