She jolted out of her sleep, almost falling off the couch. It had been two weeks since she’d slept in her own bed. Peaceful rest was foreign to her now. She was afraid of what would be waiting every time she woke up. She rubbed her eyes, trying to shake off sleep. Each day she said she’d leave tomorrow, but every tomorrow found her still at her mother's place. The thought of her mother alone in that apartment was unsettling. Her mother would never ask for help—too afraid of being a burden,...

Martha's Vineyard was a place I had heard about often, but never visited, so when my homegirl mentioned that we should venture there for a girl's weekend, I leaped at the opportunity not knowing what to expect. Martha's Vineyard is a small island in Massachusetts, south of Cape Cod. You can get to the island by air or by boat. Many different ferries travel to the island, but they were already booked up when we planned our slightly impromptu Memorial Day weekend trip. The earlier you plan to...

A wonderful experience that I give five stars and highly recommend! Stop waiting on your friends to travel, pack a bag and go!