“The landscape you knew may never quite look the same. You might find the storm has blown you into a new location, one where storms are chronic, where the clouds roll in and back out over and over again. But wherever you are, the bright rays you crave will come.”
You May Be Sitting In The Middle Of A Storm Right Now, But The Sun Will Come Again
To The Spouse Of An Addict: Addiction May Steal Everything From You, But You Have The Power To Take It All Back
“You always have a choice, and nothing is impossible. Addiction does not define you.”
‘It’s easy to pose for pictures, pick a filter, and get them posted. It’s not easy to admit when we’re on the rocks.’: Wife shares marriage advice, encouragement for tired parents
“When the foundation cracks and your love still stands, you will see together, you’re made of stone.”
Today, My Husband Bought Me ‘I Love You Flowers’ For The Very First Time—Because Marriage Is A Work In Progress
“I didn’t receive the ‘I messed up again’ flowers. I didn’t get ‘I am sorry for what I said earlier’ flowers. Today, no mistake was made. No issue happened that needed to be smoothed over. Because everyone’s love story doesn’t begin with ‘I love you’ flowers.”
I May Not Get Chocolates And Flowers On Valentine’s Day, But My Husband Pre-Opens My Water Bottles For Me
“Before you start scrolling social media. And watching stories. And liking posts of girls showing off that make you start thinking to yourself, ‘Ugh she’s so lucky.’ I want you to look at yourself, and just for a second, remember all the ways your partner shows you love that is not limited to material representation.”
This Valentine’s Day, I Don’t Want The Fancy Flowers, Assorted Chocolates & Giant Teddy Bear
“Hey Babe, I don’t want a February 14th fuss. So, let’s not make a thing. I really love being you and me.”
‘Marriage means reaching across the space, across the pain, and forming a bridge to each other.’: Wife shares what acts of true love look like
“It looks like stroking his hand and tickling the little scar on his middle finger, because he loves that, and my touch calms him more than any pain killer could.”
I’ll Always Remember The Guy Whose Phone Calls I’d Get Too Nervous To Answer (No Matter How Comfortable We Get)
“I remember lace, but now it’s plaid pajamas. I remember staying out late, but now we tuck in early. You’re Chinese ordered in. You’re grocery bills. And kid drop-offs. Our entire relationship just one giant trip to Costco.”
‘She was from a different country and spoke a completely different language. HOW was I going to do this while in the middle of a lockdown?’: Stepmom shares blended family journey, ‘Love is best shown through action’
“There was no growing into it–just like a band-aid, I ripped off all fear and nerves, and dove right in.”
‘I’m going to be honest – marriage isn’t exciting.’: Woman encourages others to find joy in the mundane of marriage
“The daily to-do lists, the making of dinner, the taking out the trash, the taking care of the kids, the trying to take care of yourself, the trying to foster all the relationships (friends, family, kids, work) on top of your spouse.”