Parental Alienation: “A Uterus, Divorce Papers and Bruises”

Submited by: Cathy
Father’s right activists have been attempting to have Parental Alienation Disorder added to the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM V), the American Psychiatric Association’s “bible” of diagnoses.
The National Organization for Women learned about the effort and is concerned. They have now sent out an Action Alert [...]

When “Favors” Are Treated Like Demands

Submitted by: Delaine
I’ve seen it happen on too many occasions to count : ex-partners making demands of their former spouses instead of treating them as the ‘favors’ they truly are. Is their attitude in part caused by ignorance of the law and parenting?  Perhaps.  Could their demands, in part, be a control tactic?  That’s possible too; an attitude [...]

Keeping The Empty Chair At The Table Warm

Submitted by Delaine
I’ll admit, the fact that I’m a single mom to three kids with an ex who’s rarely around, has worried and terrified the hell out of me – sometimes to the point of tears or hours of depression.  I’ve felt alone in the corner,  trying desperately to make good parenting decisions, to do what’s [...]

Choices? Or Sacrifices?

Submitted by Delaine
Many months ago,  during a deep conversation with my Good Man – a handsome, young widower who continues to restore my faith in men -  we began talking about ’sacrifices’ and ‘choices.’  Or rather, I was rambling on about how I think women make sacrifices when they become wives and mothers – when he cut me off.  “Do you [...]

The Single Parent Family: A Unique Perspective From a Single Mom

Submitted by: Big Little Wolf
I’m on the other side of the shore, long past my separation and divorce. In fact, that period in my life is a bit of a blur. And just as well. Those were stormy times, and they’re behind me; there have been plenty of incredible, unexpected adventures since. And I see [...]

Where I Heard A Lewd Comment, My Son Heard Wedding Bells

Submitted by Delaine
My eight-year-old son and I entered a conversation on my possibly remarrying the other day.  It came through a strange side-door.  We were walking down our street, I ahead of him, when two men walking the other way called out: “Fine fine fine, like a bottle of wine” followed by The Whistle.
“Why did they do that [...]

Making A Child’s Dream Come True – Against The Odds

Submitted by Delaine
I had no idea how I was going do it. Ever since last spring, my eldest son, age 8, had gone on and on about how badly he wanted to play hockey this season.  REAL hockey.  Cause up till then it had always just been  me, him, and some friends shooting the puck on  an [...]

Worries Of A Divorced Parent: Am I Doing ‘Enough’?

Submitted by Delaine
Even when I was married, I sometimes worried that I wasn’t doing ‘enough’ for my kids:  Should they be involved in more activities or less? Am I too strict or not strict enough?  Am I doing, saying, showing my kids enough of whatever they need to feel loved and special?  We only get one shot at raising our kids after [...]

Divorced Mom Has The S-E-X Talk With Her Young Sons

I know that parents – divorced or not – can have very different opinions about talking to their kids about sex.  Not just over who should do the explaining (ie: school board vs same sex parent vs a book), but at what age the initial conversation should take place and how much info should be given. 
Me?  This divorced [...]

Surviving Low Income Hell as A Divorced Single Mom

Submitted by Delaine
So I’ve finally reached the point where I’m not totally embarrassed of the fact that I’ve been living in Low-Income Hell since March; that’s when my ex-husband lost his job and my child AND spousal support went up in smoke – overnight.
It’s been hard.  REALLY hard.  I’ve laid awake many a night stressing over how [...]

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