Invisible Me
When I see a parent with their child and the family resemblance is highly obvious it always makes me just a little bit sad. I did not contribute to my children’s genetics so
When I see a parent with their child and the family resemblance is highly obvious it always makes me just a little bit sad. I did not contribute to my children’s genetics so
My daughter dreams big. She dreams not only of getting tickets to a Taylor Swift concert, but actually meeting the superstar and hanging out making cookies with her. She dreams of travelling abroad
I recently messaged someone who is going through an extremely difficult time and said that things like love, hugs, and chocolate chip cookies are what we can hang onto as a reminder that
My word for 2023 was honour. If you would like to read my blog about it click here: https://www.healinginakayak.com/uncategorized/word-of-2023/ How did this turn out for me? I would say fantastically well! Looking back
It was the beginning of December and we were in the car with the radio playing. A Christmas song came on and my daughter said, “Mommy change the station!” When I asked why
A couple of weeks ago my kids got their report cards. They are both excelling in elementary school and always have. For a lot of parents this would be a moment of parental
I have been debating recently whether to call my brother and ask him directly if he is planning on keeping all of my parents’ estate. I have been hesitating, partly because I’m not
I am currently reading a book by an author I greatly admire. This person’s writing always moves me and often brings me to tears. The new release is the author’s own story of
Today is my first sepaversary. One year ago today I plucked up my courage to have the conversation that would end a 23 year relationship involving two young children and a shared home.
It has been almost a year since I left my 23-year relationship. Up until now it’s been a bit of a whirlwind. Getting through all those firsts can be challenging, and trying to
This is the story of the loss of my dear friend and business partner to glioblastoma (a type of brain tumour) in 2016. I recently met someone who raises funds for those supporting
Content Warning: Sexual Abuse I open the mailbox to find a notice that I have to go get something at the post office. Hmmm, what the heck did I order? I don’t remember