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
- 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
- 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 19, 2021
- 7 min
The Voice in Our Head Lies
Too many women, me included, spend our entire lives listening to and believing our own negative self-talk.
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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 18, 2021
- 11 min
The Importance of Speaking Your Truth
sometimes just allowing someone to speak their truth, and offering them an ear without judgment is the first step in freeing them...
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