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Get it out (continued)
Maybe “he” needs me or something. I don't want to be at a shelter. If he needs me I don't want to go through another night of hell in the truck with him. When he is "okay" a night of talking and snuggling in the truck is the best thing ever. When he's not "okay" it is hell. I should just ask his friend what’s up.
By OneMooreCrystal5 years ago in Families
STEPMOM
I remember it like it was yesterday, my mother telling me "Do not marry a man with a whole bunch of kids". I knew what she was trying to say, I had watched her over the years having to deal with so much. My Dad had 10 kids that called my Mom their Stepmother. It seemed like every month we had a new edition to the household. They would come and go like there was a revolving door and with opened arms she would accept them, she loved them all.
By Toni Cunningham5 years ago in Families
5 Tips for Managing Your Family's Finances
Budgeting is something that people either hate or love. Some people are born financially savvy, while it takes others a little longer to catch on. No matter what camp you fall into, you can keep your family's finances in order. It takes some effort and may take some time, but it is worth it in the end. The important thing is knowing how to live within your means and getting your whole family involved in the project. In this way, you can enjoy the money that you make without having to worry about drowning in debt.
By Sasha McGregor5 years ago in Families
Another Mother’s Day Without You
This is the second Mother's Day that you are not with me. I know that it hasn't been too long since I've talked to you. It also feels like its been my whole life that I have been without you. I wanted to write you a letter and thank you mama for everything you had done for me.
By Oksana Chernov5 years ago in Families
Brokenness
As I’m sitting here writing .. I’m in such a torn state. My mother disown me and made my father do the same. My siblings are fighting, even though we just lost my brother back in June. I have to decide against being broke and not working because my mother doesn’t want to keep my child or have anything to do with me anymore. Life isn’t good right now. I’m stuck between a rock and a hard place. My life is in shambles and there’s nobody to call on or be in my corner. I’m on the way to being homeless with my 2 year old son y’all. My heart is hurting my mind is running wild and I’m so afraid something is going to happen with my son if I don’t work. It all started because my 2 sisters got into an altercation and my mother asked me to diffuse the situation with one of them. The other called to talk to my brother while I was on the phone with the oldest. I let her know politely they were on the phone taking about her and that she needed to hear so they could I see why each other felt the way they did. My mother cursed me out and I did the same back to her (I get defensive, I didn’t mean it). Every since then my mother has been saying harsh things about me. I don’t have a car or house but I’m trying so hard to make a way. I’m broken-hearted, how could a mother turn her back on her child over words. How could u try to play the victim and you cursed me first? I’m living in torture. Everyday and night I hear the same crap, the name calling putting down etc. but how so and you’re my mother!?!?? It’s 10 of us. Well one has passed , oh how I miss my sweet angel! I feel like the black sheep. I feel like dying is my only way out sometimes but then I think about my son. My Messiah. Everything I do is for him. I try to work as much as possible so I can get him what he wants and needs. It’s always somebody with their hand out. It makes it hard to save and that’s why I don’t have a car or house. I’m in this alone. My son is the only good thing and God that I have in my life. My baby said to me the other day “Mommy calm down” as I was getting him dressed. Two years old y’all!!! I can’t lose him I’d never be the same. My life is in shambles but I’ll pick myself up somehow. I just need prayers prayers and more prayers. I just can’t imagine my life without messiah. My heart is hurting and it’s fragile but that’s ok I’ll heal. Losing my son is something I’ll never be able to live with so please please please hear my cries and send prayers. I don’t know what could’ve happened. Now it feels like I’m being watched talked about, every time I come in the house. I’m depressed but this is like a whole mother depressed. I don’t even want to come home... technically it’s not mine. I just want a place for me and my son because I don’t want the negativity and toxic to spread of on him. I want my son to be taught love and not hate. My heart is aching for my boy every single day. My son cries every time I leave for work. I just want him to be happy with me. I want him to have fun and not me stay away from him for hours on hours everyday. I explain to him mommy is coming back .. mommy just trying to make ways for us. My life is so hard right now. God will restore, I do believe.
By Britney Saxon5 years ago in Families
Memories of Flavors From Long Ago
I was born and raised in Rome, Italy. My dad is from Rome, my mom from a tiny bitty village from the very tip of the boot! While we lived in Rome, our family core has deeply been centered on the heritage of my mom's side of the family.
By Cristina Sacchi5 years ago in Families
Managing Life with an Autistic Child
Currently, I am a Correctional Officer by trade. I have three beautiful children but only my son is Autistic. My children are my joy and my reason for living but this one thing has created many obstacles for me. I am a single mother mostly. I do have a significant other but as my son is not biologically his I do not expect nor do I want him making decisions about my son's life. I found out my son was Autistic earlier this year just before Covid-19 was a huge thing.
By Stephanie Antionette5 years ago in Families
Open Letters to My Mama - Letter Two
Dear Mama, So, here we are. My second letter, not that you’ve probably even read the first one. I know you’re busy and have a lot on, so reading this is probably very low on your to-do list. But anyway, here we are with the second one regardless. Clearly the first one didn’t work, because you’re still insulting yourself about the way you look (which is pissing me off, but I know that’s not going to change over-night). So, what to tackle this time? There is always so much that I want to say to you, but when I write, my mind goes blank. That’s probably a huge reflection of my anxiety and not liking the whole ‘share feelings’ thing. But I shall push through my own shit, and rant about how incredibly inspirational you are.
By Rebecca Smith5 years ago in Families
Free to Be
Does anyone remember the iconic children's album and illustrated book from the 1972 called Free To Be... You and Me? While I don't remember this "Top 100 Albums of All Time" work, published when I was 6 years old, I know that the phrase "Free To Be" has resonated through my being for as long as I can remember. This work by Marlo Thomas and several of her friends tells ALL children that they can be whomever and whatever they can be. Here we are, 48 years later, still working on this same message.
By Cait Blevins5 years ago in Families
