The Steps of Letting Go

The Steps of Letting Go

The Steps of Letting Go Emotions run highDuring the divorce grieving processYou feel every one of themTrying to figure out this messManipulated, madAre a few to startFrustrated, betrayedBecause someone broke your heartDenial is the first phaseI hear you go throughNot...
Every Day is Independence Day!

Every Day is Independence Day!

Getting Real With Amalia Starr Independence Day is just around the corner and it became one of my favorite holidays fourteen years ago when Brandon became independent and free. At that time, I too found independence and freedom as well. We never know when we raise...
Poetry – An Emotional Balm

Poetry – An Emotional Balm

MomsGetReal™ Poet Extraordinaire Tammy Bartholomew You’re In My Heart I said I miss you todayEven though we are miles apartYou said you were with meBecause I had you in my heartYou are growing up so fastA strong handsome young manIt boggles my mindThings you can...
Pennies from Heaven

Pennies from Heaven

Getting Real With Wanda Morrissey I remember my maternal grandmother telling me about pennies from heaven when I was a child. I didn’t actually believe that angels (our loved ones who’d passed away) would throw down pennies to let us know that they were okay and...
Sometimes a Pie is more than a Pie

Sometimes a Pie is more than a Pie

Getting Real With Belinda Hulin My husband and I have widely divergent tastes when it comes to sweets. His idea of heaven on earth is a chocolate layer cake made from a mix (with an extra egg added to the batter), filled with vanilla or coconut filling from a can and...