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Is it that Fucking Difficult
Is it that fucking difficult to deal with me? I admit that I’m not the easiest person to get along with but once I’ve been figured out...


Built up and accepting
I don't know if this is true for traditional bed-wetters, but for those of us that got there the 'Irish way,' I assume it's somewhat...


Love Makes a Family
I have a son that is amazing. He is loving, kind, and so strong and courageous. For the trials he must face and even in the face of...


Why my Wife Doesn't take me out in Public
When you first have kids you go through a phase I call the Want vs. Need stage. From jumpers to stroller, you feel the need to purchase...


Ricci’s After School Snack
I feel humbled to be part of this site as a Punk on the Rise. I think that’s where I am, on the rise. At first I was going to pass on the...


The Gift of Time by Gretchen Kellaway
What makes a father? Is it blood that ties and binds the heart to two people? Is it the late night feedings and the support financially,...


Long Live the Punk Rachel E. Bledsoe
“Quit being a punk.” These words are often spoken after my toddler has thrown a tantrum or he’s charging full throttle to bite my legs....


Identity Crisis by Melissa Mowry
Nearly every day, I stumble upon another article or blog post or talk show interview about women who lost their identities when they...


Knocked Up Bride in Vegas by Jessica Chaney
When I found out I was pregnant with my daughter, I’ll admit it, I was pretty ticked off. I was getting married in less than 2 months and...


New Names for Stay at Home Parents by Briton Underwood
The person who came up with the term Stay-At-Home Parent greatly undersold the job description. The amount of work that comes with being...
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