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Enduring the holidays as a divorced parent

Post author:Manndi Maphies Wilkins
Post published:November 30, 2021
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I was not originally going to share this piece. It is not particularly flattering; rather, it is harshly humbling. Yet, as a writer, I have been encouraged, on countless occasions,…

When Parents Collide

Post author:Manndi Maphies Wilkins
Post published:June 12, 2021
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On my way home from work recently, I saw the familiar red and blue flashing lights of emergency vehicles in the distance. The way the two flashing firetrucks appeared, it…

The last first kiss for this 40-something mom is ever so sweet

Post author:Manndi Maphies Wilkins
Post published:June 7, 2021
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I have had several first kisses, not that that is something to brag about; yet, I guess I sort of am. However, on the top of my list, absolutely the…

A Wedding Gift for the Ages

Post author:Regan Long
Post published:July 17, 2020
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On 7/7/2020 I re-married my ex-husband. My gift to him, was symbolic, representing our new marriage. This gift was strong, refinished, renewed, given a second chance, and built for the ages.

I re-married my ex-husband.

Post author:Regan Long
Post published:July 10, 2020
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I never expected to re-marry my ex-husband. If you've been following The Real Deal of Parenting for a while now, you know our family dynamic changed a little over a year ago…

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