I live a blessed life in Canada. The landscapes are breathtaking, the skies are big, education is (relatively) affordable, and healthcare is free. I am able to pursue my God and my dreams with the support of a loving family. Unfortunately for a large population of Aboriginal Peoples living in […]
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Breaking up with my (fictional) boyfriends
It’s no secret I like to have crushes on people. I fall fast, and I fall hard. Everyone who knows me knows this. But here’s the problem: my crushes tend to be on celebrities and literary characters. And at this point in my life, I’m realizing it’s time to let […]
My marriage is a disappointment
I started planning my wedding when I was 12. Scouring blogs, magazines, and online bridal vendors was a nightly pastime. I kept a file entitled “Wedding Inspiration” on my computer, and when Pinterest became popular, I quickly filled a board with gorgeous gowns, flawless makeup, and glamorous décor. So I […]
The root of all this singles angst
OK. There’s a popular theme going on here. Since 26, Unmarried, and Childless it has been clear to everyone young singles are getting sick of being treated like there’s something wrong with them. They want to do away with the notion that life starts when they meet a pretty face and […]
(Heart)breaking isn’t always bad
On January 17, 2012, I sat on a hotel bed in Melbourne Australia, crying my eyes out. It was the kind of cry that you wish (but don’t wish) was caught on camera because it had serious Academy Award potential. But it wasn’t a performance; it was real, it was […]
Fighting for my daughter’s life
It’s just the common cold. But for our family, it means we’re stuck in the hospital, feeling like our lives are close to being over. While other kids are picking pumpkins in the patch, mine is struggling to breathe. She couldn’t pick pumpkins if she tried. There are always multiple […]
