I had an appointment to see a divorce attorney today. Things between my husband and me had spiraled so far out of control and had deteriorated so badly that I had no choice. My husband and I probably couldn’t be more opposite. This was very clear from the moment we met. It’s probably what drew […]
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Schooled by a 4-year-old
When I was 25, I got pregnant, got engaged, had a miscarriage, and then, even though I knew it was a mistake, got married. I had always said I wasn’t going to take my husband’s last name if I ever got married, but for some reason I changed my mind. My marriage lasted approximately 17 […]
Dear Potential Step Mom
Dear Susie, I have never reached out for advice through the Internet before, but I have been a faithful reader of your blog for about six months now. I appreciate your humor, wisdom, work ethic, and kind heart. The words you write and put out there for the world to read speak to me […]
Dear NYAM — “I’ve reached the end of my rope.”
Dear NYAM: Good morning! I know you have a lot going on right now… I am finally reaching out to you hoping for some of that not so average magic that you have flowing in your veins…. but Susie i’ve reached the end of my rope and I just don’t know how to feel anymore.I’ve been […]
Hey! Our relationship sucks! Let’s have some kids!
This morning I read an article online about a couple who is going through a divorce after 10 years together. Unfortunately, there are children involved. Halfway through the article, I read this quote: “The relationship was going poorly for six years,” he admitted on The View. “We went through with [having kids] in hopes that the […]
The first time wasn’t for love, the conclusion.
If you are new here, you may want to read yesterday’s post to get yourself up to speed… So, it was the beginning of August, I was 24 years old, three months pregnant, about to get married, and a few weeks away from starting a full-time teaching job. I had adjusted to my new situation, and the […]