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A (Lack) of Loneliness

Years ago, I was on a retreat with other high school kids from my church. We had a tradition of climbing to the top of the mountain to see the sunrise one morning, which necessitated waking up at a painfully … Continue reading

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How It Breaks

I’ve been pretty quiet about the whole divorce situation on here, and part of it is because there is so much in my head that it’s hard to put it down onto paper. And it’s still not easy to talk … Continue reading

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Hope and Bravery and Beginning Again

Once upon a time, when we were newly arrived in North Carolina by way of two years in Alaska, I was frustrated and stressed and we were out of money. See, when we left Alaska, I resolved to myself that … Continue reading

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Hay-Barn-Apple Tree

When we moved from Alaska, I was hoping we were doing our last move. Less then 6 months later, I knew we weren’t. Brandus hates it here, which has more to do with the school district and the political crap … Continue reading

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Do Not Medicate

So, there is nothing like getting home after work, after trying to call your husband several times, to find him completely zoned on the couch, and for him to tell you: a) work sent him home at 10 or so. … Continue reading

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