The loneliness of getting a divorce pales in comparison to the loneliness of being in a bad marriage, but today I will focus on the loneliness of divorce. Specifically, how it isolates you socially. Although I have not regretted my decision and have accepted the reality of my choice, I have to live with that... Continue Reading →
I miss my mom. She's not dead, but she has Alzheimers. I saw her yesterday and it was a good day. She knew who I was and when I asked her about my son, she remembered him for the first time in a while. The last time I saw her, I thought she knew me,... Continue Reading →
The loneliness of having a teenager. Of course this is not to be compared to anything more serious, such as losing a child. This is a specific type of loneliness that all parents will experience. It's like you had a puppy and then a great dog for the past twelve years, then one day it... Continue Reading →
Day 2: Feeling lonely in a crowd. This is not my idea, people talk to me about this all the time. It is is relatively common, yet some people find it confusing. I guess they wonder how you can feel alone when surrounded by people. It happens when you don't feel a connection. It can be... Continue Reading →
DB is a writer, teacher, artist, and committed joy distributor. She loves to run on dirt trails while listening to bearded men picking banjos and often stops to admire scenery, especially wildflowers and snakes. When forced to be indoors, she can be found with her nose in a book or snuggling a little boy who... Continue Reading →
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