Diana Park

life lessons

Maybe Your Partner Shouldn’t Be Your Best Friend

By Diana Park

They can’t be everything — and I had to learn that the hard way.

over time

We’re Divorced, But We’re Still Partners

By Diana Park

It took us a while to get here, but we got here.

shitshow

I’m A Neat Freak. My Kids Clearly Aren’t. This Will Not End Well.

By Diana Park

The closed door theory only works for so long.

knock knock

My Kid Grew Up & Now He Wants Me To Butt Out

By Diana Park

He’s pushing me away, and I can’t even blame him.

nothing to do with you

I Was Ghosted By A Friend, Then Gave Her A Second Chance. I’m So Glad I Did.

By Diana Park

Her distance was telling me I must have done something.

Shock!

I Used To Be Fun, But Don’t Tell My Kids

By Diana Park

After the shock from learning their mother used to drink and smoke (gasp!) they couldn’t stop staring at me.

not gonna happen

There’s Absolutely Nothing Wrong With You If You Haven’t Found Love After Divorce

By Diana Park

Don’t settle.

nope

My Dad Doesn’t Take Care Of Himself & It Makes Me Angry

By Diana Park

He won’t listen to his doctors, and I’m so tired.

getting real

I Learned To Cut Myself Some Slack, For My Kids’ Sake

By Diana Park

I’d lie in bed regretting that I’d yelled or lost my patience too quickly.

nope

Actually, You Don’t Have To Give Second Chances To People Who Don’t Deserve Them

By Diana Park

I am done with excuses.

getting real

Nobody Gets It Like My Divorced Friends

By Diana Park

You just can’t understand until you’ve been there.

Full acceptance

My Gen Z Kids Don’t Need Anybody Telling Them How To Live

By Diana Park

Sometimes their confidence can be annoying. But look how far we’ve come from our toxic childhoods.

the more things change...

Gen Z Parties Totally Different Than We Did

By Diana Park

For one thing, going out in pajamas and slippers is the norm.

Growing up

What I Want My Gen-Z Kids To Understand About My ‘Overprotective’ Gen-X Parenting

By Diana Park

I think a lot of us are reacting to how they were raised, just like I did.

Growing Pains

Let Your Kid Pull Away. They'll Be Back.

By Diana Park

I took a step back, but kept a close eye.

everything changed

The Best Sex Of My Life Came After My Divorce

By Diana Park

I finally spoke up about what I wanted and didn’t hold back.

turning the page

I Finally Forgave My Mom

By Diana Park

For the sake of my health, I moved on.

gray zone of unresolved feelings

We Didn’t Go To Counseling & I Regret It

By Diana Park

Maybe it would have saved our marriage.

Yup, it all sucks

My Teenager Is Becoming An Adult. It’s Hard To Watch.

By Diana Park

Yup, I hate adulting too but we gotta teach our kids life skills.

Revelations

My Entire World Changed Once I Realized I Didn’t Need A Man To Take Care Of Me

By Diana Park

I had such a clear picture of my life — and then it all went sideways.