writing – Finding The Good

My Mom

Today is my Mom’s birthday. In five days, she will have been gone five years. This season had always been a busy one for our family. First is Thanksgiving, then my birthday, then Christmas, then my parent’s anniversary, and finally Mom’s birthday. In 2020 going into 2021, we all knew each of those things wasContinue reading “My Mom”

Facing Reality

Eleven months ago, I decided to make my fiftieth year, the year of me. It’s been a very eye-opening year, and I’ve had to face some hard truths. I think the biggest one has been that I allowed the man I dated (let’s call him Dan) to manipulate me. For a short time, I wantedContinue reading “Facing Reality”

I’m Free

Lately I’ve been so incredibly emotional. It’s like it’s finally sunk in that I am free of all the control, abuse, and manipulation. I’m not having to be a grown man’s mother, therapist, and maid. I don’t have to listen to a grown man complain, whine, or berate me over some perceived grievance. I don’tContinue reading “I’m Free”