Diane_LetulleApril is the cruelest monthMy birthday is in April. As soon as the month starts, I begin thinking about it. In the past that would have meant selecting a festive…Apr 3, 2022Apr 3, 2022
Diane_LetulleSweet release from New York QuarantineI sold my West Orange house and moved to Brooklyn in July 2019. It was a post-divorce change that felt right with my kids on their own.Oct 19, 2021Oct 19, 2021
Diane_LetulleBeing a Stay at Home Mom Prepared Me for Social DistancingWhen I got pregnant in my 20s, I was in no position to be a parent. I was unmarried — and my noncommittal boyfriend wasn’t keen to become…Mar 27, 2020Mar 27, 2020
Diane_LetulleStanding aside in the dark“Your son is suffering from severe major depression.”Jan 11, 2020Jan 11, 2020
Diane_LetulleCrafting an end to a young mothering daysTears stream down my cheeks as I get to the bottom of the hall closet. I’ve been clearing it out for hours — preparation for the house…Feb 21, 20191Feb 21, 20191
Diane_LetulleWhat does it feel like to be an empty nester?Quiet. I can concentrate better than I ever could before. Write a book! Master a song on guitar! Back up the computer! Focused work large…Dec 27, 20181Dec 27, 20181
Diane_LetulleLinger: Delores O’Riordan sung to me in 1993(You know I’m such a fool for you) David had broken up with me, and I pined for him so hardJan 15, 2018Jan 15, 2018