Members of the LGBTQIA+ community are celebrated during Pride Month, which has recently passed. However, there is one group that is often dismissed by the LGBT community and heterosexuals together: those who identify as bisexual. September 23rd is Bisexuality...
Seven years ago I was planning my wedding.
As a teacher I have the summers off and spent the summer before my fall wedding making sure every piece of our intimate ceremony was planned perfectly. I was completely on top...
I am a stay-at-home mom, and I'm not ashamed to say that I love it. I don’t miss working. I don’t miss answering to a boss. I don’t miss the drama of taxes. When we had our son my...
I recently read an eye-opening, thought-provoking and scathingly honest article by a woman who was unhappy in her marriage. Despite not feeling appreciated, or like the marriage was filling her love tank, she persevered, maybe drinking an extra (heaping)...
In January, just a few weeks after the birth of our second daughter, my husband was unexpectedly offered a new job in my small Indiana hometown. After some discussion between the two of us and a minor emotional breakdown...
The facts are this: I dated someone for a turbulent ten years. We broke up for good one morning, and I did not see him again for another ten years.
The irony of the anticipation of seeing this person again,...
Most families have a certain number of traditions that are passed down over the years. Growing up, we had quite a few in my family. Every holiday someone made my grandma’s apple salad recipe. On my birthday, I had...
Did you know that your love language can CHANGE due to time, personal growth, and circumstance?
I first took the Love Language test early in my twenties. Recently married, my husband and I took a course through our church group....
Available vaccination has drastically changed my marriage.
I jumped at the opportunity to receive my vaccine and felt empowered like I was doing my part to push society toward some sense of normalcy. My husband and I were on a...
Recently, my husband and I returned home from our first solo vacation since having our son 14 months ago. We spent 10 days exploring Iceland; our itinerary included glacier hiking, long, romantic dinners without screaming and scurrying to replace...
Going into marriage, I thought the big moments would be my favorite. I thought of the milestones we would celebrate, the trips we would take, and the dreams we would pursue. This summer, we celebrated our fifth anniversary. We...
When I showed my four year old this photo of me and my mom, I asked him who the baby was. His response, albeit cute, sent shockwaves up my spine. He thought the baby was him. Before I could...
So, I have a funny story. I almost forgot my birthday this past month! One of my friends messaged me one day to see if my hubby was available for a guy’s night with her husband and some of...
The National Alliance on Mental Illness has declared the week of Oct. 4 – 10 to be Metal Health Awareness Week. In the United States, we have an abundance of individuals who suffer from mental health problems, and a...
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Wine Tasting Around Indianapolis
I’m not going to lie – I enjoy a nice glass of wine often. Sometimes two. I like to call myself a wine tasting...
