Welcome to My Brand New Blog

When my husband of 25+ years was suddenly diagnosed three years ago with a fatal degenerative brain disorder (Frontotemporal Lobe Dementia), it became necessary for him to live separately from his family (myself and our three children).

In one fell swoop, I unwilling — and quite suprisingly – joined the ranks of single mothers.

It’s been almost two full years since he hasn’t been able to live with us.  It’s been a journey through grief, pain, sickness, separation, sadness, adjustments, relocating, loss.  You name it, we’ve probably been through it.

Although the circumstances of our separation are a bit on the unusual side, I’ve discovered that my experiences as a single mom trying to raise three teenagers on my own isn’t unusual at all.  I’m in good company.  There’s a lot of us out there, aren’t there?

This website/blog will eventually house tips, resources, articles, thoughts and other assorted information that I hope single moms – no matter what situation brought them to that lifestyle – will find helpful.