Author: Vic Manning
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The Black Sheep: My Journey to Self-Preservation and Estrangement
Growing up, I always knew I was different—a feeling that only intensified as the years went by. I was the “oops” baby, born into a second marriage, and that revelation from my mother left a lasting impact on how I saw myself within the family dynamic. With an older brother and sister who shared the…
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Dating in Your 40s: The Unexpected Adventures of a Newly Single Woman ❤️
After spending two decades in a marriage that began when I was just 18, I found myself navigating the dating world at 40. The journey from a messy divorce to re-entering the dating scene wasn’t something I ever anticipated. But after the chaos of COVID and lockdowns in 2020, I decided it was time to…
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My 18-Year Weight Loss Journey: From Pregnancy Pounds to Finally Finding Peace
Eighteen years ago, my life changed forever in more ways than one. Bringing a mini-me into the world is such a beautiful thing Little did I know that along with my new motherhood adventure, it would also be the beginning of a long and tumultuous journey with my weight—a battle that would stretch across nearly…