Sometimes blending those as step-family as there may be biological parents to deal with or the spouse entering the new family may find it difficult to parent someone else’s child. I had a two year old son when I met my husband and he had no children. The biological father really wasn’t a presence so there was no problem on that front. The problem was me. I had to learn to let … [Read more...]
What It Once Was, Well It Ain’t Now: How to Be Grateful for The Life You Have Today
By Bil Mooney-McCoy “See what it once was; well, it ain’t now. I’ma tell you what it is…” Lyrics from a song my son wrote. You know, sometimes, it’s important to look back – to see where you’ve come from. Lately, I’ve been distressed. I’ve assessed where I am professionally, artistically, and vocationally and I feel regret. At this stage and age, I should be further in … [Read more...]
Another Blended Family Love Story: How My Husband Became “Daddy”
Recently, I wrote an article about my Father before he became my Daddy, where I shared my experience growing up in a blended family home. Now, I am going to share my experience as a parent allowing my spouse to raise my child. My family knew my husband’s family from church many years before we got together. My sister teased me about my him becoming my husband even before we … [Read more...]
Mother and Son Face Off for the Title of Mayor
Four years ago, Wendy Casey made the decision to run for mayor in Dixmoor, Illinois. However, she's not the only Casey in the race, her son, Randall, is one of three candidates running against her. Wendy, the mother of two, has lived in Dixmoor for almost her entire life and feels her son doesn't have the experience for the position. Wendy's involvement in the local Parent … [Read more...]