Arise Blog

Emotions

Keep Going

My heart feels heavier than normal going into this holiday season.  This fall marks 20 years since I unwillingly became a single mother.  My husband left me when

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Living Single

The Empty Nester

Four seasons in life create a plethora of emotions for mothers: the day her child is born, the day her child graduates from high school, the day her

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Everyday Life

A Whisper From God

I see you. I see you single momma, Trying your best to raise your children, Hoping they are okay amid their hurts and struggles, Questioning if you’re enough.

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Emotions

I Vote to Ditch Valentine’s Day

I vote we change the February 14th holiday. How many of you are in favor of scratching this day off the calendar? No more red hearts and overpriced chocolates blanketing

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Everyday Life

Loneliness

Sundays are uplifting days spent worshiping my Savior, reconnecting with friends, and relaxing in the house of God—that is until the sermon ends, everyone says their last goodbye,

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Emotions

Wise Dating Decisions

I must admit that not every single mom cares to date again. In fact, I think it’s totally awesome when a mom or widow is completely content with

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