Suzanne Hayes

Mar 7, 2025 | thegirlfriend.com | Suzanne Hayes

I remember when I noticed the first permanent wrinkle on my face. I was so incredibly naïve. I thought it was a temporary smile line or the side effect of a sinus infection — I was only 38 and far too young to have real wrinkles! Then there was that time at the ripe, young age of 42 when someone complimented me for being brave enough to wear my “sparkles” with pride. The sparkles she was referring to were my gray hairs, and, spoiler alert — there was no pride attached to them.

Feb 23, 2025 | yahoo.com | Suzanne Hayes

My kids are college-age, in the prime of their lives, and thriving in every way. Meanwhile, I'm struggling with the woes of midlife, and I feel envious of their youth. I am persistently trying to accept this and find the silver lining. I recently found a gray hair in my eyebrow, and my heart skipped a beat. I suppose it might be comical to those who have accepted aging and the speed at which life passes us by, but that's not me — not yet, anyway. No one ever told me that eyebrows turn gray.

Feb 16, 2025 | aol.com | Suzanne Hayes

I was an absent, alcoholic mother for years before going to rehab for six months. After getting sober, I had to learn to be a parent to my kids. My kids have learned to forgive me, but I am still learning to forgive myself. Over 11 years ago, I went to rehab. It wasn't the first time, but it was the last. I have now been sober for 11 years. That is a really long time, and no one, including me, ever thought I would get here. I was a low-bottom, stereotypical drunk mom. I lied, cheated, and stole.

Feb 1, 2025 | aol.com | Suzanne Hayes

My adult daughter told me she didn't want to hear my advice anymore, setting a boundary. I was impressed with her ability to set boundaries, and she has always been emotionally mature. I'm jealous of her ability to do that, but she is an inspiration to me. "Mom, I'm going to give you an update on my life, but I don't want your advice because I won't take it anyway."My daughter effortlessly stated her well-articulated boundaries to me as she hopped in the car.

Jan 15, 2025 | thegirlfriend.com | Suzanne Hayes

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