Tag Archives: single parent

Yes! I Want Free Lunch!

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Supovadea

I’m all for free undergraduate college education. After all, it has the potential to be a valuable investment in our country’s future and it sounds great coming from politicians begging for the vote of the first time voters and parents … Continue reading →

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FREE to just BE

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Supovadea

Today marks SEVEN Years since the judge signed my Dissolution of Marriage Orders. Seven years since I became the sole, physical and legal guardian of my daughter with all the rights and responsibilities thereof. Seven years since the meaning of … Continue reading →

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Becoming Visible

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Supovadea

Sunday morning, I was browsing through The Denver Post, looking for sales and coupons when I came across an editorial that grabbed me and didn’t let go. “Trying to Live, Trying to Learn.” I read it with deep emotion and … Continue reading →

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Not bad, just sometimes harder

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Supovadea

Ugh. Suddenly feeling like a bad mom for no real good reason. Just listening to stories and seeing happy travel pictures of people I know, that have been able to take their kids places like Disney World, Paris and even … Continue reading →

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Mistaken for a “Man-Hater”

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Supovadea

Once again, I have been labeled a “man-hater” and now some people seem to think that I am raising my young daughter to hate men as well. NEITHER BELIEF IS TRUE! First, I do love MEN. I thoroughly dislike BOYS. … Continue reading →

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Panties on the Playground

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Supovadea

Will someone PLEASE EXPLAIN WHY little girls don’t wear shorts under their skirts anymore?!?! I never see a boys underwear as these children play, crawl, climb, wrestle, tickle, jump and generally get active. But guaranteed, every time I go to … Continue reading →

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An Unusual Anniversary?

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Supovadea

July 10, 2008, the judge signed the papers freeing me from a life sentence of suffering and servitude, restoring my name and individuality and gifting me with soul custody of the shining star I was blessed to bring into this … Continue reading →

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Facing the Music ~ Caution: Extreme subject

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Supovadea

I wrote this in one quick venting session with the intent to post it and forget it. However, once it was done, I debated on posting it. Who would get angry? Who would run away from me? Who would tell … Continue reading →

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Depression, Santa and Continuing

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Supovadea

The last few days have been hard for me. I found myself pulling away from my social media outlets, struggling not to snap at people and making a, sometimes visibly, conscious effort to remember to smile. Anyone who knows me, … Continue reading →

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Mele Kalikimaka Tom Cat Fun

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Supovadea

Recently I upgraded my phone and in the process of learning it, my daughter and I had to spend some time just playing with it. We discovered the free Talking Tom Cat app. She was cracking up at how he … Continue reading →

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