I live in the Carolinas with my husband, three children, my elder mother, and five dogs. Life in my house isn't dull. Sometimes it's a little too busy for me. I'm a homemaker for my family, and it's a 24x7 job. I may not get everything done, but that's okay.
+ more bio informationAsk most married women, and they'll agree that Mother-in-laws drip family conflict. Mind you, not all mother-in-laws apply here. You see the horror stories of overbearing mothers of fully-grown men trying to rule over his wife and family on talk shows. You read about them in the newspapers. Heck, there has been a movie or two... More..
I am Deaf. I totally get silence. I don't think hearing people really appreciate silence as much as I do. I wear hearing aids in both ears, and I function very well in my daily life with them. What's more? As a Mom, I even use my hearing aids to my advantage. Especially on those crazy days with the kids. You know, those days ... More..
Sanity really doesn't apply to me. I'm the complete opposite as a trucker's wife, mother to three children, with a live-in ailing mother, and five dogs. Stress can make anyone insane! However, I can tell you about two of the sanest people I knew.They were my great Aunt and Uncle. She lived to be 105 years old and he made it t... More..
I had to pause when I saw this topic on postpartum depression. In those three seconds that I just froze, I relived my own struggle with postpartum depression. I don't know how my mind managed to squeeze a year or so into those three seconds. I know in reality that year was the longest, darkest period of my life.I had three ki... More..
Carol-Ann Di Matteo
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