Debs Memorable Moments

Find out the other side of the things for this week's story, Can You Keep A Secret. My brother shares what he was thinking when he asks me to keep a secret from our parents. (Listen to the story first)

I'm almost 17 years old and in the 11th grade. And although I participate in many of the usual teen activities now, I still consider myself to be a goody goody. So, when my brother asks me to keep a secret from our parents, I don't know what to do. Comedy Detective | Royalty-free Music Onoychenkomusic - Pixabay

My ex-husband and his wife have the funds and the time to go on some very nice vacations. They take the boys with them on many of these trips. But the vacation the kids like best is the one with their cousins, when my fiancé and I take them to my brother and sister-in-law's house over winter break. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bunny-hop License code:...

It's been a few weeks since my boyfriend surprised me with a marriage proposal. And now that the news has settled in with my children, we start our discussion about an engagement ring. So, without giving too much away, I will just say that I wear a very special engagement ring. Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net Relaxing Light Background | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

The previous owner of my townhouse has been my boyfriend for five years, and tonight he surprises me with a marriage proposal. This is how it happens. Music by Pumpupthemind Rising Star | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay Pumpupthemind - Pixabay

My boys and I are eating welcome home cookies while they tell me a funny story about something that happened while they were with their dad. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/the-pig-who-could-fly License code: VBDIN4Y2T8QDHRYH

I learn not to comment on phases of childrearing that I have not yet experienced because both my children, especially my older son, do the very things I thought I would never allow. Music from Uppbeat (free forCreators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/an-open-book License code: TBISHNDLIFMOEUX6

After ten years of absence my ex-husband is granted regular visitation with our sons, but he is consistently late with pickup and return. This story tells how I deal with the pickup problem. DayNigthMorning - Pixabay Positive Days | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

After 11 years as a stay-at-home mom, I am back to work. For the most part I am very happy there. But as they say, no job is perfect. Coffee Mood | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay OctoSound - Pixabay

Husband Number One is spending more and more time away from us and I am feeling very lonely. Creativity | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay   Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net  

My older son suddenly becomes aggressive towards his little brother. But after one visit with a child psychologist, we figure it out. Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net   Happiness | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay  

It's my birthday. We have plans to have lunch with my mom but end up in the emergency room with her instead. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/simon-folwar/happy-days License code: QOVBFIBX0CQLBHPC

It's the summer of 1977. I'm 16 years old and spending a lot of time with my first boyfriend. He and I go to the State Fair one evening. Things don't go as planned. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/hipsters License code: SKW8DDINQPPQKEBL

It's my first day back to work at a full-time job after 11 years at home with my kids. It's a very good day. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/have-you-seen-her License code: CB85KMKL8O2QBOUS

My ex-husband has moved back to The States and is granted scheduled visitation with our sons. He is consistently late with pick up and return. It infuriates me, that is, until my therapist teaches me how to handle it. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/qube/play License code: Z0OP6PL3AIBCAVKI

I had been back at college for a year and a half when my advisor suggests I apply for an internship. This is my experience there. Music - "Snooter" by Josh Woodward. Free download: https://www.joshwoodward.com/

This is one of my favorite memories. My boys are so excited, they are actually dancing in the kitchen. Story Music: "Carpe Diem" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

It's a typical Wednesday night in December. I have cleaned up from dinner, the kids have done their homework, I'm about to tell my younger son it's time for him to get in the shower. And then, the phone rings. Story muisc by: OctoSound - Pixabay Mellow Momentum | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

I am back in college and need to get to accounting class this morning. School is out for my boys today and I can't find a sitter, so I need to take them with me. This is what happens there. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/bathtime-funk License code: 2VHSYX1W3QR4X52H --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/debbie7148/message

Husband number one is travelling a lot for work, so I take care of our two young sons on my own most of the time. Tonight, however, he is home and when I ask him to give the kids their bath, this is what happens. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/happy-feet License code: PIHYLBRHALTKMA6U --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/debb...

My boys are two years apart, almost to the day. This story tells my earliest memories of them enjoying each other's company.  Music – "ELECTRIC SUNRISE" by Josh Woodward. Free download: https://www.joshwoodward.com/  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/debbie7148/message

We have all come to the realization that my mom will forever need the assistance of a walker. This is very hard for her to accept. Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/ Coffee Time | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/debbie7148/message

I just had my 16th birthday. My brother has invited me to visit with him at college, and he takes me to my very first concert. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/light-meadows License code: JPUGTX13DZEVN5H9 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/debbie7148/message

My ex-husband and his new wife move back to The States and live about an hour and a half away from us. It is a huge adjustment for me and the kids. Luckily, I find a wonderful therapist to help us. Get Some Street Cred Now!(Main) | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay lemonmusicstudio - Pixabay --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/debbie7148/message

My divorce from Husband Number One is final in April of 1997. He gets married again in December of the same year. And life for me and the kids is turned upside down. Funny Dancing Kids | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/debbie7148/message