The Old Ball and Chain: New Series and a Disclaimer
Introduction to a new series on marriage, and how what was supposed to help…didn’t.
Tag: writing
Who I am When a Yes Becomes a No
How much weight do you give to the rejection in your life?
When We Write for Justice
Today’s post is from my dear friend Andi Cumbo-Floyd. She has been a consistent encouragement and inspiration to me, both as a writer and as a woman striving for justice in our corners of the world. Her latest book, Steele Secrets, releases on February 9. Today she is here to share a little bit about that […]
Celebrate Today
Celebrate at each step along the way, because there is no “end.”
He’s My Partner
When we’re young, labeling relationships is easy. This person is my friend, this person is my best friend, this person is my BEST best friend. When it’s a romantic relationship, it’s the same. You can be dating or going out. Someone is your boyfriend or girlfriend. When you’re young, finding a handy title for the […]
Being Allowed to Speak
Telling people about the affair was among the most stressful things I’ve had to do. And telling the editors at A Deeper Story added to that. I knew that the editors were incredibly kind and would not judge, but I also knew that there would probably not be a place for me among the storytellers when I […]
Choosing Between Nice and Honest (And Choosing Neither)
Last night Rich and I were sitting on the couch reading through comments and messages left on Facebook after we announced our recent marriage and he asked me, “Do you think social media has made situations like ours more difficult?” And honestly, I don’t have a good answer to that. In some ways, it’s far […]
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