Victoria Ponders

moms and daughters

August 8, 2023

Peek Inside: “Surviving Sue” – Heal, Grow, Help

Hi there! I have a little inspiration to share with you today. I love this anonymous quote: In four super-short sentences and a mere eleven words, that quote describes my current state of being as a writer. Heal. Grow. Help. Yep. Maybe that should’ve been the drastically abbreviated version of my mom, Sue’s story. (For… Continue reading

Surviving Sue

author, Family, gratitude, love, memoir, mental health, moms and daughters, Wellness
July 11, 2023

The Nearness of You

I promise I won’t post about the deer in our backyard forever…but I think I’ve got two more photos to share, along with a moment that stirred me this morning. Not so much about the deer but about being a mom and what it means to me, how ever-changing and awe-inspiring it can be.… Continue reading

Family

gratitude, lifestyle, love, mom life, moms and daughters, parenting
May 14, 2023

Mother’s Day Magic

When our daughter Delaney was a tot my mom and sister came to live with us for a few weeks after my father died. Their intent? To explore relocation options to live closer to us. It was a raucous time on a lot of levels, and our Delaney enjoyed extended play time with her ever-ready… Continue reading

Family

humor, love, moms and daughters, Mother's Day
February 7, 2023

The Sweetest Thing

Laughter, love and sweet memories! 💓 Continue reading

Family

food is love, humor, kindness, moms and daughters, neighbors
December 30, 2022

Happy Birthday, Mom

Remembering the sunny days… Continue reading

Family

addiction, family memories, gratitude, love, mental health, moms and daughters
November 3, 2022

Goofy is Good

She needed THAT particular hat… Continue reading

Wellness

autumn leaves, gratitude, humor, laughter, love, moms and daughters, parenting
October 30, 2022

Mom Was in a Mood…

What could go wrong? A month in a hotel with mom? Continue reading

Family

Family, humor, love, mental illness, moms and daughters, sisters
October 25, 2022

When You Crack Yourself Up: Halloween Edition

Fun Halloween memories – pain and humor often ride together. Continue reading

Family

addiction, Alzheimers, dementia, family madness, gratitude, humor, mental health, moms and daughters, self-care
October 23, 2022

Loving her anyway…

Bittersweet memories – they’re the best. Continue reading

Family

compassion, family memories, gratitude, hoarding, humor, love, moms and daughters, self-care
September 21, 2022

Hollyhocks and Resilience

It was never the hollyhock’s fault… Continue reading

Wellness

family history, humor, moms and daughters, resilience, survivor, Wellness

“Surviving Sue”, a special story about resiliency and love: Eckhartz Press (paperback) and eBook on Amazon.

Peek Inside “Surviving Sue“

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Workshops

Chicago Writers Association Speakers Bureau – Writing for Wellness; Navigating Elder Care with Grace & Humor

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