Racquel Foran, Publisher
Learning to Live with a Broken Heart
I remember my first loves. The boys I fell hard for that broke my heart with their rejection, indifference, or immaturity. I remember the...
Midlife Madness
A blog for women of a certain age
who are dealing with all the madness of midlife.
Racquel Foran, Publisher
- Jul 19
- 12 min
Mourning My Mother
How strange it was to write the title of this blog, “Mourning My Mother,” because my mother has not died. As far as I know she is healthy...
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
- May 16
- 11 min
Always a daughter and mother regardless of rejection
Severed relationships do not break bonds, love, or worry I wish more than anything that I was writing this blog to tell everyone that the...
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
- Dec 1, 2021
- 7 min
Managing Mental Health Through the Holidays
For the first time in my life, I will not be celebrating the holiday season.
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
- Nov 26, 2021
- 1 min
To Jim, with love.
by Racquel Foran Forever In all ways No matter what you do I’ll always love you, I’ll always love you. You’re the sun The moon The stars...
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
- Jun 14, 2021
- 6 min
When did intentions lose their value?
"...people’s intentions reflect their character, therefore we should not overlook them." A couple of years ago, I made a comment that my...
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
- Jun 3, 2021
- 5 min
Mother Shaming: A Game We Shouldn’t Play
One of the biggest challenges I have faced as a mother is the feeling that I could not be honest with other mothers with my thoughts...
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
- May 22, 2021
- 10 min
Shame, Suspicion, & Mental Health
It's Okay to Admit You Are Not Fine This is a much-needed follow-up to last week’s blog, Depression, Suicidal Thoughts, & Support. Needed...
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
- May 14, 2021
- 14 min
Depression, Suicidal Thoughts, & Support
Life vests aren't always easy to find when you are drowning. As I suspected it would be, Mother’s Day was hard on me. I started to slip...
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
- May 4, 2021
- 6 min
Mother of a Day!
"Hallmark" holidays are for the privileged and lucky.
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
- Apr 24, 2021
- 14 min
Confessions of a Shitty Mom
The truth hurts, but so too do false accusations! Writing this post was another emotional slug fest. It took me more than three weeks and...
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
- Apr 2, 2021
- 4 min
Count Blessing not Grievances
If you must keep a scorecard of your life and relationships, count the the hits not misses. The last nine months have been among the most...
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
- Mar 12, 2021
- 16 min
Trust What you Know About Yourself
How others see you is not necessarily a reflection of who you are.
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
- Feb 23, 2021
- 4 min
Self-reflect before you judge
If someone's behaviour triggers you, it is often because they are acting in a way that reminds you of yourself.
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
- Feb 22, 2021
- 4 min
Collect Silver Dollars
We are often fooled by the idea that more is better, but is it?
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