Allison R. BethuneApr 9, 20194 minThe Unspoken Thing: Mental HealthWe live in a society where mental health issues and challenges come with an undeserved stigma, the scarlet letter M you might say. It's...
Allison R. BethuneApr 3, 20192 minThe Unspoken Thing: Single-parentingAlthough becoming a single-parent at 19 set me on the path of developing me into the woman I am today, it is not the path I wanted my...
Allison R. BethuneMar 13, 20193 minThe Unspoken Thing: Social MediaPraise sweet baby Jesus social media did not exist when I was growing through my teens and 20s! Take a moment and reflect upon all the...
Allison R. BethuneMar 6, 20193 minThe Unspoken Thing: SexI'm sure when your children were younger you had "the talk" with them. My boys knew the medical terminology for the male and female body...
Allison R. BethuneFeb 28, 20191 minNavigating the Unspoken ThingsRecently I've had some pretty stark conversations with my children on topics I did not discuss with my parents. Co-habitation,...
-Jan 8, 20191 minAZ Book Signing (December 15th, 2018)Thank you to everyone who came out to my first book signing for "The Other Side of Adorable". Here are a few images from the event.
Allison R. BethuneJan 3, 20191 min2019 the year of ME2019 is a special year for me in so many ways. Later this month I have a book signing in my hometown, my oldest turns 30, then I cross...
Allison R. BethuneJul 6, 20169 minI'M TIRED!!!I've been saying for a while that I was going to get back to blogging. It helps me relax, it helps me to process events, issues, joys,...
Allison R. BethuneAug 3, 20159 minA Misconception of Parenting Part 2 Helloooooooo! I've been working my behind off, so blogging has been on the back burner. But it feels so good to be back on the keys. A...
Allison R. BethuneMar 10, 20155 minAbout that........We are 3 months into the new year and this year has started at warp speed. So much has happened and so much hasn't happened since my last...
Allison R. BethuneDec 31, 20141 minWhat Will You DO?I hope everyone made it through the holiday season with smiles on your faces and joy in hearts. I can't believe in a few short hours 2014...
Allison R. BethuneNov 22, 20147 minThe Misconception of Parenting Part 1I am really befuddled by the parenting mindset of some younger people. By younger I mean 35 and under. Not all, but some really do not...
Allison R. BethuneOct 31, 20144 minHELLO! I'M HERE (i think)It's been 7 whole months almost 8 since my last posting. Things have changed so much for me! My life has taken a turn I've always wanted;...
Allison R. BethuneMar 2, 20145 minBack to My New Normal I Thank God for His healing power!! I was sick for 6 weeks and it was no walk in the park. What started out as the flu morphed into an...