Category: Away time

I miss you every day! I started this post back in August 2018. I don't think I was really ready to write it. I couldn't bear to describe the feelings that overtook me almost every day. I am not saying that children that lose parents, who have siblings, suffer any less... In all honesty, I [...]

A month ago I was at my cousin's youngest birthday party. My parents were in town. We were all there. Family. La Famiglia! I know I have touched upon this subject before, but this time it hit a nerve with my cousins. I said I have no one. When my parents are gone, I have [...]

If my mom could have given me a sibling she would have... I don't want to preach or tell you anything... instead I want you to tell me what you think it is like to be an only child!!! It is time for the parents to sound off! 

This post will be brief. First and foremost, I am not sure how to not make it seem like they were wrong because they weren't. My parents only had one. They would had have three but that wasn't in God's plan for them. So their doting wasn't because they were indulgent but because they felt [...]

They say if you can be content when you are alone you are never truly alone. Thoughts? As an only child, you learn independence at an early age. Not because you are forced by your parents but merely for the reason, they cannot speak to you 24/7. So you learn to entertain yourself. You learn [...]

Let's continue the theme. Yesterday I said I digress, but here is the truth. I am TERRIFIED! Terrified of being alone. Who do I have in my corner when things go tipsy turvy when my parents are gone. I have only me. Now before you blame them, they tried two more times. And my mom [...]