The time has come. The population is steadily getting vaccinated and schools are re-opening their doors. As I have said since the beginning, this is the day I dread. With social anxiety, irritable bowel syndrome and a multitude of insecurities, leaving my house is the last thing I’m interested in doing. Do I welcome theContinue reading “Going Back”
Category Archives: Anxiety
Too Much of a Good Thing
I think most parents agree that we want our kids to be open with us. We want them to be comfortable coming to us, asking for help, or letting us know what they’re going through. James and I have been very successful instilling this in our children. If you’ve been following this blog you knowContinue reading “Too Much of a Good Thing”
Who We Are?
My husband James has begun a health quest that he has decided to post on Tik Tok. He was recently diagnosed with full-blown diabetes. I say “full-blown” because for years he has been on the cusp, labeled pre-diabetic. Because of this, James is starting to realize he needs to take better care of his health. Continue reading “Who We Are?”
It’s not Funny Anymore
I’m worried about my husband. At the beginning of the pandemic, I wrote about the fact my husband is an extrovert and I am an introvert. It was humorous at the time. Hundreds of memes have popped up around the idea that introverts are in their element. But it is less funny when the manContinue reading “It’s not Funny Anymore”
The Request
Four years ago: My husband and I walked through the front door smiling as we chatted. We had just returned from a “date night”. My daughter, Hannah who was twelve at the time, must have been watching for us. She flew down the stairs and threw herself into her father’s arms, sobbing. I love myContinue reading “The Request”
Guns!?
At the end of summer, before school began, my 19-year-old took her two siblings camping. It was to be my three kids and a few of their older sister’s friends. I have known these friends for many years and they are good kids. The day of the trip my daughter approached me to ask ifContinue reading “Guns!?”
Sunday Stories
Clothing Optional Clothing Optional: Evie checked her phone. Crap, it was going to be at least 80 today. With hope in her heart she scrolled down; maybe it would be windy? Nope, clear, bright day ahead “Are you ready to go?” Her husband entered the room and wrapped his arms around her from behind, kissingContinue reading “Sunday Stories”
Apologies
In these times of trouble and divided sentiments I have come to realize that there are those who see the act of apologizing as one of weakness. This boggles my mind. Don’t we as parents tell our squabbling children to “be the bigger person” to “apologize and make peace”? Have we gotten too old toContinue reading “Apologies”
Rebecca Lamprey 