When many of us hear of a fatal car accident that involved teenagers, our hearts automatically go out to their families and loved ones. It is always sad to hear when young people’s lives were cut short over an accident that could have been prevented. However, one person who heard of a tragic car accident in California decided to take…
The way that a divorce proceeds is typically based on the couples involved. When the former partners cannot come to a mutual agreement and do not want to meet each other halfway, the divorce proceedings can turn ugly. However, there are some couples who want the same things, or are at least able to work together to achieve their post-divorce…
It is an exciting time when your child nears the end of their high school career, and prepares to go off for further schooling. However, this time can also be stressful and scary when you are working on getting a divorce at the same time. You have to think about how to afford the costs of sending your child off…
It seems the government was listening to us when we talked about how dangerous bright headlights are because the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is rolling out a new rule that will allow for adaptive headlights to be used on the highway. We welcome this rule with great anticipation. That means fewer of those blinding headlights on the road.…
The decision to start or expand your family is an exciting one, but it’s also a little scary. While it’s exciting to think about how your life is going to change with a new child in your life, it’s also overwhelming to think of all the new obstacles you may face in taking care of someone. Whether it is your…
We all remember what it’s like to be a teenager. Some of us may have had a better time than others (though, really — who enjoys being a teenager?) but for the most part, we can agree it’s a time of chaos and experimentation, usually with a reckless abandon. Before we hurt our backs sleeping wrong, before we had to…
Each state in America has its own drug problems to deal with that are specific to their region. The same is true of Tennessee, and our great state is currently dealing with a heroin problem. Heroin on its own is a dangerous drug, but oftentimes it is unknowingly laced with another dangerous drug: fentanyl. While in the medical world it…
Very few things in this world are as painful and traumatic as losing a loved one. No matter how it happens, how expected it may have been, it still hurts. Loss is an acute and devastatingly powerful thing and it affects every aspect of those suffering from it, driving them into denial, rage, and depression. Nothing feels real, right? It’s…
When things don’t work out between two people, it can be a messy situation. That situation only gets messier and more complicated if children are involved, as now several additional factors must be considered throughout your divorce. Not only are you separating your life from this other person, but both of you must work out a way to still raise…
Marriage is a beautiful, wonderful union, intended to be a lifelong commitment of love and happiness between two people. When you are newly engaged, it’s bound to be on your mind in the best of ways. There is so much to plan and consider for just the wedding itself! From choosing a venue to invitations to cake-tasting, it makes sense…