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What Do I Look for in a Man? Someone Who Doesn’t Just Watch Me Carry It All.

November 10, 2026momonthegoinholytoledo

So, what do I look for in a man? Funny you should ask. 😂 At this stage of my life, I can tell you it’s a hell of a lot different from what I might have said in my 20s. I want a man who genuinely wants me to become the best version of myself. Not someone who tells me whatever bullshit I want to hear, but someone who has my back, challenges me, calls me out when necessary, and encourages me to grow. Even when I get frustrated, pissed off, and don’t particularly appreciate hearing it in the moment. I want a man who sees my potential, even on the days when I’m too exhausted to see it myself.

$300, Three Kids, and a Divorce I Never Wanted… But This Is What Happened Next.

October 30, 2026October 30, 2026momonthegoinholytoledo

Five years ago, at 41, I was a very different woman. Not necessarily on the outside, although the pictures might suggest otherwise, but on the inside. I had spent nearly two decades married, 16 years as a stay-at-home mom, and somewhere along the way, I’d lost something I didn’t even realize was missing. My confidence. My voice. My belief in myself. And perhaps the saddest part? I had allowed someone else’s opinion of me to become my own inner dialogue.

Moving On: Rebuilding Your Life After Divorce

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026momonthegoinholytoledo

Life after divorce can feel like learning to walk again. It’s a path full of complex emotions and big questions about what comes next. While ending a marriage is tough, it also starts a new chapter, one you get to write for yourself. Rebuilding your life is a process, and it’s okay to take it one step at a time.

5 Reasons Codependency and Addiction Often Go Hand in Hand

January 8, 2024February 6, 2024momonthegoinholytoledo

Codependency and addiction are often closely intertwined. This dynamic arises frequently in relationships where one partner is battling an addiction. Both parties feel needed by the other. The addict needs enabling and the codependent needs to feel helpful and responsible for the addict.