Five years ago I took my kids on a nice October day to a local farm to pick out pumpkins for Halloween. It was during my first holiday season as a divorced mom, and I remember feeling determined — DETERMINED — that we would have a fun day (dammit!). Back in 2003, I pulled a cart [...]
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while you know that The Ex pops up in my writing now and then; he’s still — and will always be — a part of my life because of our kids. While I admit to a few snarky comments, I haven’t written about my divorce per se [...]
Susan Courtad is used to being called many things by the many people in her life:
Mom. Wife. Writer. Blogger. (Occasionally, "multitasking madwoman" or "hey, crazy lady!" but we won't go there.)
Her writing has been described by readers and editors in just as many ways, too... Continue reading
