I’m glad you are here.
I started this blog in 2013 with the words: “Once upon a time there was a mother who wanted to do something other than dishes and laundry.”
This version of myself feels sort of familiar.
It ended with the words: “She took a deep breath and just went for it.”
This I recognize.
I’ve spent the last nearly decade breathing in and plunging forward.
I’ve been as transparent as I can, exploring motherhood, depression, and body image. There are things I withhold to protect my friends and family, and I’m attempting to explore new territory with my fiction writing. The blog, like me, is a work in progress.
Parenting teenagers has a way of humbling you and making you grow up.
I currently have three manuscripts in the works, and I may publish a short story collection at the end of this year. I journal daily, and although I still feel a bit queasy each time I hit publish, I’m returning to the place I began.
I considered renaming the blog and changing the header image to reflect my growth, but for now, they still fit. My son drew me as Super Mom with a sword by my side and a mask across my eyes. This feels right and somehow important.
Welcome to Bridgette Tales.
Everybody has a story. Here’s a little of mine.
Links
I began my blog after being cast in the spoken word show Listen to Your Mother. It was the catalyst for reconnecting with my creativity, and the people I met through the process continue to inspire me.
Years later, I was cast in the final performance in San Francisco. This one wasn’t recorded, but you can read the piece I read aloud: The mom bathing suit vs. the hipster pool
I’ve grown a lot in my art over the last few years thanks to the wonderful support of my friend Anna. Check out her amazing blog, and beautiful artwork, at loscotoff.com.
If you are new here, you may want to read my top blog posts:
- Exposed by my children for what I really look like
- Top 10 reasons I hate Costco OR sometimes people suck
- This mom wants her kids to keep fighting
- The hardest dance of my life
- Top 5 ways to make your minivan stand out
- Love lessons from my girl
- What to do when your tires hit the dirt
- Home, broken, home
Contacts
Email: bridgettetales@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bridgettetales
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgettetales
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bridgettetales
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Hi, Bridgette ~ I’ve seen you dropping by my blog from time to time, and every time I see your wonderful smile I think, “I should visit her!” So here I am, all signed up to follow you, and thank you for stopping by my place. I’m looking forward to getting to know you a bit! ~ Linda
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Thank you so much, Linda! I’m happy to have you here ❤️
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Hi Bridgette! I love the journey you are on to self-discovery! We all have a story to tell and I can’t wait to see yours published. 🥰
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Thank you so much! I’m going to self-publish my short story collection in a few months and then begin shopping around my novels for agents/publishers. It’s exciting and terrifying. Thank you for stopping by 🙂
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It is scary, but persistence, and you’ll get there. Good luck with the short-story collection. I’ll look out for it.
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Thank you!
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Hello Bridgette. You are a lady of courage, and your testimony proves this fact. One of my mottos is ‘Pavi Gradus Determinate’ – small steps with determination.’ The pleasure and satisfaction I glean from a post is worth the creative effort. If some are touched by the post, that’s the cherry on top. If none – At least I enjoyed it. In my long life, I’ve learned many things; one of these is: there are some things I can change in my life and others I can’t – common sense in deciding which I choose gives me peace.
Thank you for the follow; I’ll do the same for you. Peter-James.
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Thank you for these wise and kind words! I appreciate you stopping by and following my blog. Have a wonderful day!
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Thank you for your courage and generosity, Ms. Bridgette. Instant follow. I’m sure you’ve already impacted more people than you’ll ever know.
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What a kind thing to say, Frank. Thank you for the follow and I’m so glad you found your way here.
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To steal your opening line… I’m glad you are here, too.
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Just popping in to say hello. You always give me great feedback that is useful for my creative writing journey. Thanks for that. 😊
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Hello! I’m so glad you are here 🙂 Thanks for visiting my blog and for the kind words. I hope you have a wonderful day.
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Sounds like you are a very talented person Bridgette
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You are very kind. Thank you.
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