Meanwhile, Joren pulled away instead of supporting me. He was more into “finding himself,” which meant spending hours at the gym and buying a fancy car. I questioned everything about myself. I blamed my body for not getting pregnant. But I never imagined… Anyway, last night, my best friend Veda talked me into getting out… CONTINUE READING »
“Celine… I hate to scare you, but… is that Joren?” A cold feeling hit me. Maybe it was instinct or the look on her face, but I knew what I’d see before I turned. At a corner table, there was my husband with a young woman all over him. She was giggling as he whispered… CONTINUE READING »
“Celine, well, about time you found out,” he said, smirking. The woman, Lila, smiled back at him and gave me a look like she’d won something. “Joren,” I tried to speak, not even sure what to say, but he cut me off. “Look, Celine, it’s better this way. I’m done sneaking around,” he said, all… CONTINUE READING »
They figured I was just a frail old lady, half-gone already. But when I overheard my own kids plannin’ my headstone like it was a done deal, I knew it was time to prove kindness don’t mean weakness. Life’s a bumpy ride, let me tell ya. I’ve been kickin’ for 74 years and some change,… CONTINUE READING »
But you gotta keep pushin’. You gotta go with the flow. That’s what life’s all about. No matter how many years you got under your belt, there’s always somethin’ to fret over, somethin’ that keeps you movin’ forward. My name’s Verna, and I poured most of my life into raisin’ my three kids. Thalia’s my… CONTINUE READING »
We weren’t swimmin’ in cash, but we got all three through college. I can still see ‘em walkin’ across that stage. Me in the crowd, dabbin’ my eyes with a tissue, heart near burstin’ with pride. But as they grew, got hitched, and started their own families, they drifted away. Daily calls turned to weekly,… CONTINUE READING »
When my Orson passed six years back, things took a turn. For two years, I tried to keep things together alone in that big, empty house we’d shared for near fifty years. But after my second tumble, when I was stuck on the kitchen floor for hours ‘til a neighbor found me, my kids decided… CONTINUE READING »
Cleaning burnt food off pots and pans can be a daunting task, often requiring a lot of elbow grease and time. However, my nana has a tried-and-true method that makes this chore almost effortless. This simple trick not only saves time but also preserves the integrity of your cookware. In this article, we’ll explore this… CONTINUE READING »
When my husband, Craig, was in a serious car accident, my world turned upside down. He needed surgery and was left unable to walk without support. I was devastated but promised to stand by him through his recovery.At first, I cared for Craig alone, juggling work and his needs. Exhausted, I finally agreed when he… CONTINUE READING »
It feels like a warm embrace or a reminder that you are not alone. Other forces, however, often carry a different kind of energy. They may trigger unease, sudden chills, or even fear. If the experience leaves you unsettled rather than comforted, it may not be your loved one reaching out. 2. The Nature of… CONTINUE READING »