In one harrowing week, my daughter and I were left by the men we loved—her by her boyfriend, me by my husband of twenty years. We sat together, broken and bewildered, trying to find the strength to move forward. Through shared heartbreak, we discovered truths about each other, about ourselves, and about what it means to rebuild when the people you trusted most walk away.
Until I was three years old, I believed my name was “Pumpkin.” Why? Because that’s what my dad called me. As I grew into a teenager, this affectionate nickname took on a different meaning as I began to see the complexities in my father’s behavior.
“During a casual neighborhood catch-up, Alice shares how her family dynamics have evolved with her son Kyle’s marriage to Quinn, a woman who champions equality even in household chores. This story explores the changing roles in family settings and how embracing these changes can lead to happier, more fulfilling relationships.”
“During a casual neighborhood catch-up, Alice shares how her family dynamics have evolved with her son Kyle’s marriage to Quinn, a woman who champions equality even in household chores. This story explores the changing roles in family settings and how embracing these changes can lead to happier, more fulfilling relationships.”
