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Stories written from the experience of raising four children as a single mother. Being a single mother is one of the most challenging roles ever. You, single mothers, ARE AMAZING and STRONG and you can do it! God Bless you in your journey!
I remember Bunny well. I’ve worked with many people over the years, but few stand out in my memory as strongly as Bunny. Her real name was Elizabeth. But everyone called her Bunny for she was born on Easter Sunday. When I met Bunny for the … Read More »
Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. As a young girl I couldn't wait until school got out so I could hit the streets. The costume was secondary to the actual conquest. My goal was strictly to fill up my pillowcase with as much … Read More »
I remember clearly the night she told me. And even though somehow I knew she would, it was still a shock at the time. Amanda is my oldest child, and my only daughter. Through her young life she suffered many of the blows that accompany an … Read More »
It was a warm June evening and in St. Petersburg Florida when I say warm I mean hot and humid. The sky was fairly clear when we left the house to head over to the high school. I had been preparing myself for this day. My youngest son would be … Read More »
“It’s not supposed to be like this!!!” I heard the voice in my head say over and over. “I did not ask to raise four children by myself! This was not part of the plan!!!” I was sitting outside a large conference room at my youngest … Read More »
It was Easter Sunday weekend and my boys had gone to Michigan with their father. This was the first time I had been away from them on a holiday and my heart was heavy with grief. My daughter refused to go and in truth threw a major fit in the front … Read More »
I am not sure, looking back, why I did it. At the time it seemed like the right choice. The year was 1996. Recently divorced, I had been fighting my way back to some sort of piece of mind. Unfortunately, I hadn’t arrived yet. My … Read More »
I stood outside on that cold February night, never noticing the temperature. As my children and I stood there, we watched our house literally go up in smoke from across the street. The fire truck sirens screeched in the background as neighbors … Read More »
“This is it!” I sighed as I took a deep breath. “This is really it!” It was a steamy hot and humid day in early August. The Midwest is known for its erratic weather, and today was no exception. We had hit the wall about four hours … Read More »
It was a warm humid day in early June. Excitement rose in my heart. The day had finally arrived and I was still somewhat amazed that I had actually gotten here! Between juggling night school, waitressing during the day and raising my four children, … Read More »
The thing that I really enjoy about writing is that it allows me to take a snapshot of an experience in my mind and then capture it in words on paper. It has been challenging over the years as a single mom to feel recognized for all the hard work … Read More »
There’s a teddy bear that sits on my bed. At 46 years old, its probably not apropos, but regardless, it is there. It is there to serve as a reminder for me. A reminder of love. When I was going through an extremely painful time in my life, I took … Read More »
If you ask anyone that knows me well, “Does Debbie like to clean?” the answer would be a resounding NO! Cleaning is not my thing. And I am not a bit ashamed to admit that. But I do like to have things clean. I enjoy organizing, I don’t … Read More »
Applying for Affordable Health Insurance is Easy and Confidential Your child or teen may qualify for no-cost or low-cost health insurance coverage through Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Many parents may also be … Read More »
Resources are available to help save your home if you are facing foreclosure. Contact your mortgage lender to discuss your circumstances as soon as you realize that you're unable to keep up with your mortgage payments. Illinois Foreclosure … Read More »
