I thought my life would forever be defined by tragedy. The happily ever after I thought I had, ended prematurely and painfully. My daughter and I were stuck in a fog of self-preservation, afraid to believe that there wasn't more pain waiting for us in the 'real world'. Just the thought of allowing myself to embrace happiness and take a risk in order to feel that all-consuming love again is terrifying. And I'm not sure I would be able to survive if it all went away again. But... what choice do I have when I'm tied up in these heartstrings? I could cut the ties and run. Or I could take a chance...

Just when my life seemed manageable, I'm thrown radically off course by "the one." "The one" I wasn't expecting. "The one" I never knew I wanted. "The one" who single handedly holds the key to the tattered lock safeguarding my heart. Letting someone into my protected sanctuary will only serve one purpose - intentional infliction of pain and heartache... and I'm positive I'm not capable of handling that. New Rules: 1. Avoid LOVE at all costs. 2. No complications. 3. I will not become 'dick'matized by the hotshot guitarist. It was only a no-strings attached weekend. 4. The lyrics he writes may...

Love comes easy to some. It came easy to me. Loving him was never an issue. Appreciating him was as easy as breathing. Years of living a life of what others viewed as perfection gave me the security I thought was most valuable. My marriage to Drake is symbolic of what others fight for, yet living in the glass house of perfection is the biggest challenge of my life. Life isn't always what it seems. People change. Everyone has demons they fight and fighting them in secret to avoid letting others down takes its toll. Love came easy, but maintaining it is a whole different game. I thought the...