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S.M. Whiddon

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Peanut Butter and Jelly with Pickles on the Side: a young boy's journey in and out of the foster care system

Peanut Butter and Jelly with Pickles on the Side: a young boy's journey in and out of the foster care system

This is a story about a young child battling through the foster care system and is told from his perspective.

2023

Stories

Published in
Modern Women

For the Love of Coffee and Dad

I will forever cherish my coffee breaks with my dear old dad

Oct 20

Coffee splashing out of the cup with two sugar cubes on the side

Oct 20

Published in
The Parenting Portal

Sibling Rivalry: These Foes Need to Be Friends

I know brothers and sisters fight but enough is enough

Oct 2

Two angry little boys fighting over a teddy bear tug of war style.

Oct 2

Published in
Black Bear

Drinking Makes Me Sexy

It is too bad that the only one that thinks that is me.

Sep 24

A woman sitting on the bathroom floor. She is holding a glass of wine and wearing a fur cap and a shirt that says, “Kiss me”.

Sep 24

Published in
Modern Women

What It’s Like Ten Years After Weight Loss Surgery

My decade without bread

Sep 19

Loaves of freshly baked bread sitting atop a cutting board

Sep 19

Published in
Modern Women

Do We Sometimes Sacrifice Too Much for No Good Reason?

Why can’t we give ourselves the same care we give our loved ones?

Sep 12

football players in mid tackle

Sep 12

Published in
Promptly Written

The Little Boy and the Big, Bad, Rooster

Sometimes courage can be found in the back of a closet.

Sep 9

The face of a mean looking rooster

Sep 9

Published in
The Parenting Portal

When Bad Dreams Come: Coping with Night Terrors and Nightmares

What to do when Mr. Sandman brings in monsters and bugs instead of rainbows and butterflies.

Sep 5

Scared child sitting at a table with a cupcake with her eyes opened wide

Sep 5

Published in
Promptly Written

The Girl with All the Shiny Things

And… the girl without them

Aug 29

A man and woman embracing face-to-face with closed eyes, lips almost touching

Aug 29

Published in
The Parenting Portal

My Excitement Took a Quick Turn When He Learned to Read

Words are everywhere. Not just in books.

Aug 28

A billboard with no words only a black colored background

Aug 28

Published in
Promptly Written

Never Again Will I Forget the Delectable Taste of S’mores

The good stuff is in the simple things

Aug 27

Never Again Will I Forget the Delectable Taste of S’mores

Aug 27

S.M. Whiddon

S.M. Whiddon

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a mom, a wife, a chef, and a writer

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