An issue as sensitive and unnerving as domestic violence is seldom brought up in conversation. While the aversion is understandable, the reality is that abuse continues to prevail in households around the country. Royalty-free image According to recent national statistics, there are almost 20 cases of physical abuse between intimate partners in the United States [...]
Dear Christian, Your ten......TEN! I have been writing you these letters for over ten years and I can't believe it. When you were a baby people would tell me "enjoy it because it goes fast". I would smile and say I know, but you can't know. A person could never imagine how quickly it all [...]
Oh dearest Tessa......I know I start every birthday post like this but I just can't believe you are 6 and in first grade. Someone might think you are 10 based on how you talk and carry yourself, but I see and know the little girl that you are. You carry yourself as strong and outspoken, [...]
Well here we are. Another week in Quarrantine and another week doing school at home. I keep looking back as the weeks have gone on and it get's worse and worse. We started a little lax with our rules of distancing. We allowed playing with neighbors as long as it was around the house and [...]
Morning meeting with her "class" (This was written at the end of last week) Here we are, the end of week two of being home, quarrantined and attempting to do school at home. That part has been easy. I haven't complained about it too much. Thus far I have focused on all the family time, [...]
After the Alter is a blog about my "life after the alter" meaning after being married, and the changes that go with it. I am a mom to a beautiful boy and girl who are the stars of this blog, and a little Pomeranian named Tinkerbell. I LOVE being married to Captain Awesome, and here I share stories of my life as I learn how to be the best wife and mom I can be, and all my crazy thoughts along the way.
