Read more about the article 3 Things To Bear In Mind After A Divorce
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3 Things To Bear In Mind After A Divorce

It’s a situation that nobody wants to be part of, but statistically around half of those who are married will get divorced. Because it is so common, it is a good idea to at least partly preparing yourself for such an eventuality, so that it is less of a devastating shock if it does happen. If you have recently gone through a divorce, you might feel lost and lonely, and you could be wondering what to do with yourself. There are a few things to bear in mind, however, in order to make sure that you are going to get through it and make the most of the situation in the long run. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the most important. Credit Keep Communication…

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January 14, 2019
Read more about the article I’m struggling a bit at the moment but here’s a quick update anyway
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I’m struggling a bit at the moment but here’s a quick update anyway

It's been a couple days since I've written much. Honestly, I'm in a pretty rough place. Tuesday was a difficult day for me and I'm not bouncing back, at least not at the moment. I probably just need some time. Anyway, until then, I'm going to force myself to do the things I would normally do because that will help me to stay ahead of the depression and continue moving forward. With that in mind, this will just be a quick update. The boys had a good morning and a great day at school. I'm really proud of them because we have a lot going on and simply returning to school after two weeks off is hard enough to adjust to. At the same time, they're struggling with the loss…

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January 11, 2019
Read more about the article It’s 25°F outside and 49°F in our house this morning
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It’s 25°F outside and 49°F in our house this morning

I will be the very first to admit that we are financially struggling. I make decent money but it's hard to do so consistently for a number of reasons that don't really matter at the moment. One of the struggles I have is in regards to the utilities. I can do really well for awhile and then I can fall behind, unable to get caught up. I'm currently in the fell behind category and I'm unable to get caught up. Actually, I'm only behind on one utility and that's our natural gas, through Dominion Energy Ohio. I've been working very hard to get things caught up but I'm $510 behind and past due, as of yesterday. That's actually pretty good, considering where we've been. On the way to the funeral…

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January 9, 2019
Read more about the article We’re laying my Grandfather to rest this morning and this is what we’re doing with the kids
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We’re laying my Grandfather to rest this morning and this is what we’re doing with the kids

It's going to be a rough day. My Grandfather's funeral is this morning and it's about an hour away. Calling hours will immediately be followed by the funeral. It's all in one day and I guess that's a thing now. Honestly, it's better this way because it makes it easier for everyone to be there for everything and that's important. After several discussions with Dr. Pattie, my parents, Lizze's parents and some of you, we decided to give the boys the opportunity to attend the funeral. This is only for Elliott and Emmett, as it's best for all, including Gavin, if he stays back. Both boys wanted to go and until last night, that was the plan. While I was out walking last night, Elliott decided that it would be…

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January 8, 2019
Read more about the article A few things you should NEVER say to an #Autism parent
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A few things you should NEVER say to an #Autism parent

While this is meant to be somewhat humorous, it's also trying to make a point. Statements like these are not helpful. They can can be annoying and even downright offensive. I can't tell you how many times I've heard things like: You should use a sticker chart because all kids respond to sticker charts. You need to discipline your child and they won't act that way. Are you sure he's Autistic because he doesn't look Autistic. Don't worry, he'll outgrow it. He's just a picky eater, and he'll eat when he's hungry. I know all about Autism, I've seen Rain Man. I will say that a good number of the people who have said these things to me have been well intentioned. They mean well but at the same time,…

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January 7, 2019
Read more about the article My Grandpa just passed away and I thought I’d share some memories
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My Grandpa just passed away and I thought I’d share some memories

On January 4, 2019, my Grandfather passed away. I know many of you are aware that he'd been living with my parents for a while now. 2018 had been a pretty rough year for him. He's suffered multiple strokes and he lost much of his independence but he never lost his sense of humor. He was basically a mischievous child trapped in a 92 year olds body and we all loved him for it. My grandfather was a Marine, serving during World War II. He was incredibly proud of his service to our country and inspired some of his grandchildren to serve as well. Growing up, we lived about an hour or so apart but I spent a lot of time with my grandparents, especially during the summer. We were…

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January 6, 2019