Since dad went away your mommy has tried. Her drinking problem. From you, she hides. After work mom likes to tie on a few. One or two or more tasty brews. The babysitter is happy to cover mom's lies. For a few extra bucks, and supersized fries. Tonight though is different from any other night. Mom's car hit a pole but she's gonna be all right. Her license, however. Is now out of sight. From now on mommy can't drive you to school. A bus pass will now be your transportation tool. The transit system may seem scary at first. Don't worry. Tomorrow your cherry will burst. It's not that bad so please don't you cry. There are many things worse than moms DUI.

Why Daddy Hits Mommy. When dad comes home he wants 2 thinks. A whiskey drink and spotless sinks. Even though your mommy works too. Dad's domestic labor expectations are askew. Once daddy enjoys drinky three. It's time for you and mom to flee. To grandmas house, you'd better go. Or mom will suffer several blows. To the face is where daddy hits. Because he drinks and cannot quits. Please remember dad is sick. Even when he uses a stick. Alcohol is daddy's crutch. And that's why he hits mom too much.

Baa baa black sheep please step out of the car. Yes sir yes sir please know I'm unarmed. Do you know why I stopped you today? Because of the fur color, I display? You match the description of a suspect I seek. Funny it's the 4th time to happen this week. I profiled you because you are black. And you drive a Mercedes which seems kinda whack. Either this car is stolen or you make too much money. A drug dealer or car thief and neither is funny. I need to justify this routine stop. So everyone thinks that I'm a good cop. For my safety Put your hands behind your back. Since I can't find anything I planted some crack.

Sandy was killed in a tragic fire. Beth was poisoned with a pacifier. Tracey got into mom's psychedelic drugs. Gunther died of sepsis. Thanks to bed bugs. Jackson was left to die in an alley. A tornado is what killed baby Sally. Sean was killed in a massive car crash. Tony died of measles. They thought it was a rash. Sonia fell asleep on the tracks. A nuclear explosion is what killed Max. Jenny took too many of dads sleeping pills. Sammy was sold for his organs. To cover dad's bills Fiona was left to die in an abandoned house falling into the pool. That's what killed Klause.

It's been a few weeks since we started to camp. Things got hard when we were denied food stamps. The truth you see is harder to say. Foreclosure happens. When mortgage we can't pay. Mom and dad are so sorry we lied. Camping we're not. So swallow your pride. Tent city will now be our permanent base. Now wipe that miserable look off your face. Homelessness is not as hard as it seems. Just try to get used to the hobo screams. Dumpster diving will be your new favorite sport. And you'll have to spend time waiting in court. Things have to change because we're so poor. Your mother's becoming a bus station whore

In The Diary of a Single, Train-wreck, & Fabulous Mom, Emelia overcomes an abusive relationship and embraces the role of single parenthood. Her daughters and veterinary technician career give her back the self esteem and strength she had lost long ago. Over the years of triumphing hardship through perseverance, Emelia realizes that she is capable of overcoming any obstacle. The pain and loneliness she endured as a single mom lead her down a spiritual path to finding her higher self. She learns to laugh through the days of endless disasters and find happiness in the midst of the never ending chaos. Through the dating catastrophes and single mom nights out amongst her “problem” of rescuing too many animals - Emelia realizes that although she is a complete trainwreck, she is fabulous.

Just when you thought you had it all figured out . . . "Alex Peter Gregory, you are a moron!" Laurie slammed her palms down on my desk and stomped her foot. I get a lot of that.One car crash.One measly little car crash. And suddenly, I'm some kind of convicted felon.My parents are getting divorced, my dad is shacking up with my third-grade teacher, I might be in love with a girl who could kill me with one finger, and now I'm sentenced to babysit some insane old guy.What else could possibly go wrong?This is the story of Alex Gregory, his guitar, his best gal pal Laurie, and the friendship of a lifetime that he never would have expected.