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Fearing the non-traditional family

There are certain memories of my time with Luc that are burned in my mind. One of the most vivid memories happened in early 2011 when I was only a few months pregnant. Luc went into another one of his rages when I admitted that I couldn’t afford to pay his entire mortgage. I had…

Domestic Abuse – Stupidity does not unite us

A few days ago I wrote about something I like to call Non-Traditional Domestic Violence. Since I wrote that post, I have received several emails from women who have lived through all kinds of horrifying abuse at the hands of likely sociopathic men. I wanted to share some of the experiences of these strong women with…

The woman my son can be proud of

Tonight I sat and stared at the Christmas tree my parents put up this year. My eyes quickly focused in on a small ornament I had bought a little over a year ago today. I remember like it were yesterday when I had brought Prince into this small mom and pop Christmas store in search…

Hold Fast

In the past few weeks, I have received many more emails from women (no men yet) who are facing what seems like impossible situations with the father of their child/children. Given what has happened to Prince, it has been hard for me to find the words to advise others who find themselves in similarly horrifying…

The honor our children deserve

Each day, I think about the things I could have done to prevent my son from dying. Regardless of how many people tell me the absurdity of this exercise, it is something that every parent who has lost a child (especially in this way) will do. While I am smart enough to realize how my…

My son’s unmarked grave

Today I went to my son’s grave for the first time since I buried him. I don’t know what I was expecting to feel, but I certainly wasn’t prepared for what I experienced. As I stepped out of the car and walked toward the unmarked grave, my heart sank and I was brought back…

The Lost Child Club

This post is dedicated to the parents who lost their babies in Newtown, Connecticut today. 18 babies died in their classroom at Sandy Hook Elementary School when a gunman deliberately came into their classroom and murdered these innocent children. Rest in peace baby boys and baby girls. My Prince is waiting for you in heaven…

Prince’s Lessons – The important things in life

Prince always helped me put things into perspective. He went through life holding onto important people and enjoying all of the new things he was learning. He was independent (or tried to be when I would let him), intelligent, and happy. He reminded me of a little old man trapped in a toddler’s body. Here are some of…

Surviving My Way

This week I feel like my body is crashing. My mind is racing all the time, and I cannot look at anything without thinking about Prince – and wishing he could be with me continuing to experience life. Many people have asked how I have been surviving – how I can get out of bed…

Every Single Day – and for the rest of my life…

The Associated Press came out with an article involving my son’s case this morning. Several news outlets appeared to have picked it up within minutes of it being posted. It appears that the story has gone national. When I read the article, I actually felt like it was Christmas and my birthday at one time.…