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Divorce
04/04/2013
Product of a Second Marriage My father is my mother's second husband. She and her first husband divorced over 40 years ago after bringing two innocent children into the world, who are now in their 40s. I am a product of this second marriage. More >>

Tags: DivorceMarriageParentingRelativesSecond marriageSiblings
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04/02/2013
Honor Her Memory ...I lost my daughter in 2005 at the age of 22 [sighs] after she had a four year battle with cancer. I don't live, I just survive. More >>

Tags: Adult Child-ParentCancerCharacter-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceDivorceFamily/Relationships - Adult Child/ParentGriefHealthHonorMemoriesMental HealthParenting
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04/01/2013
The Divorce Culture: Rethinking Our Commitments to Marriage and Family The Divorce Culture In this book she expands her argument, making it clear Americans need to strengthen their resolve with regard to divorce prevention, new ways of thinking about marriage, and a new consciousness about the meaning of commitment. More >>

Tags: CommitmentDivorceDivorce effects on childrenMarriage
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03/29/2013
Unwarranted Guilt Feelings Recently I recalled, out of thin air, a young lady I met while I was in college. That was 38 years ago. I had never dated anyone at the time. More >>

Tags: DatingDivorceFamilyInternetInternet-MediaMarriageRelationshipsRelatives
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03/26/2013
My Daughter Keeps Returning to Her Addict Husband ...My daughter and her 8-year-old just came to stay with my husband and me, as her addict husband is going through outpatient rehab and she felt unsafe in their home. More >>

Tags: AddictionAdult Child-ParentDivorceFamily/Relationships - Adult Child/ParentGrandchildrenGrandparentsHealthMarriageParentingRelativesStress
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03/26/2013
Video: My Daughter Keeps Returning to Her Addict Husband This grandmother doesn't know what to do when her daughter keeps returning to her addict husband creating a destructive home life for her granddaughter. More >>

Tags: AddictionAdult Child-ParentDivorceFamily/Relationships - Adult Child/ParentGrandchildrenGrandparentsHealthMarriageParentingProtecting childrenRelativesStress
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03/13/2013
Being Respected as a Mother As a divorced mother of two daughters, I struggled with doing the 'right thing' when it came to raising them. It was especially hard when the 'right thing' was also the 'difficult thing' as was most often the case. More >>

Tags: BehaviorChildrenDivorceDo the Right ThingMotherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingRaising childrenRespectValues
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02/28/2013
Rekindling the Bedroom Flame Sex doesn't just happen like it does in the movies. People are not always swept away with fireworks and mutual orgasms. Instead, human beings have to learn how to make love. More >>

Tags: AbuseDivorceHealthMarriageRapeSex
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02/26/2013
A Reminder about Second Marriages I just want to say to all the divorced or single parents with minor children to listen to your advice regarding marrying. I have been married for the second time for thirty years. More >>

Tags: DivorceFamily/Relationships - Parent/ChildHealthMarriageMarriage adviceParentingRaising childrenRead On-AirSecond marriage
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02/05/2013
From Working Mom to At-Home Mom Who Works There I am very ashamed to say that I was the ultimate feminista. How bad was it? REALLY BAD!! Seventeen years ago my oldest daughter was born on a Thursday. My career was SOOOO important that I was back to work on Monday. More >>

Tags: CareerChildrenDivorceFamilyFeministaJobParentingRead On-AirRelativesSAHM stay-at-home momSocial IssuesValuesWork from HomeWorking from home
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