Parenting

No one enters into marriage and becomes whole; there is no magical superpower that's granted alongside the marriage license. Marriage is simply two imperfect people who choose to come together in an imperfect union. That union can be remarkable and powerful, but it can also be dysfunctional and excruciating. Sometimes, it's even abusive.

"If you are able to get a shower alone, or even at all, it is probably tainted by the screams of your 4-year-old..."

"The alleged benefit of public schooling is not a foregone conclusion. Case closed. The end."

"... I allowed myself to be loved by a wonderful man. He adored me, but I still couldn't feel the same way about myself."

Could I really risk being unmedicated after so many years? Could I face that abyss of depression again while dealing with the influx of hormones and stress brought on by pregnancy? My memories of the darkest days are clear, even 20 years later.

My favorite part about summer is the ability, for three short months, to stop looking at the clock or calendar and to start enjoying the present.