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Colleen Dilthey Thomas

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Covers:  Parenting, Lifestyle, Humor, Eating Disorders, Alcoholism, Recovery, Sobriety,
Mother to three sons, sister to three brothers, wife to one husband, expert on absolutely nothing to do with boys...Also not sure what to do with her daughter.

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Colleen Dilthey Thomas is a mother of four, three boys and one girl, and completely addicted to Diet Coke. She spent several years as a stay-at-home mom and began to lament her day-today experiences on social media. When she realized that her words resonated with other moms, she deciced to spill her guts about everthing from alcoholism, to ADHD, to the woes of the carpool line.

She offers her life experience and a bit of wisdom to a variety of parenting sites. You can find her work on Scary Mo…

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Give Me A Diet Coke And Mind Your Business

Give Me A Diet Coke And Mind Your Business

I'll be damned if I have to give up every vice in my life. Plus, if you're not truly passionate about somethi…

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My Husband Was Shot In A Road Rage Incident And My Life Hasn't Been The Same Since

My Husband Was Shot In A Road Rage Incident And My Life Hasn't Been The Same Since

"I have become obsessed with his death. I think about it constantly and everything triggers me."

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I was body-shamed as a kid. Years later, I'm still recovering from the trauma.

I was body-shamed as a kid. Years later, I'm still recovering from the trauma.

A comment about the author's breasts when she was 12 contributed to body issues for the rest of her life. She…

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You Are Not A Bad Parent Because Your Child Is In Therapy

You Are Not A Bad Parent Because Your Child Is In Therapy

Parents with children who need therapy for the mental and emotional health are not bad parents. They are actu…

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My Son Doesn't Wear Pants And That's--Usually--Fine With Me

My Son Doesn't Wear Pants And That's--Usually--Fine With Me

He brushes his teeth on time and puts himself to bed. He's a mother's dream come true. There is just a teeny …

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Mom, I'm Sorry It Took So Long, but I Finally Get It

Mom, I'm Sorry It Took So Long, but I Finally Get It

POPSUGAR is a global lifestyle media brand with content encompassing entertainment, style, beauty, wellness, …

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Police Say a Grandmother’s Horrifying Discovery in the Garden Uncovered a Newborn Murder Investigation

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By Colleen Dilthey Thomas Verified
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mladenbalinovac/iStock 01 02 03 Police in the Czech Republic are investigating the death of a newborn baby whose mother stands accused of horrific allegations. The unidentified 35-year-old woman reportedly gave birth to a baby in secret at her boyfriend’s parents’ home in Kynšperk nad Ohří. After delivering the baby, the mother allegedly placed it in a plastic bag before dumping her infant in the backyard. While outside, animals reportedly dismembered and ate the baby.
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Mom Pregnant With Twins Was Driving When a Metal Bar Flew Off a Truck & Hit Her Abdomen

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By Colleen Dilthey Thomas Verified
| CafeMom
John M. Chase/iStock 01 02 03 Whether we want to believe it or not, driving can be very dangerous. The person behind the wheel has to be aware of so much, and sometimes, we don’t even realize what might be coming toward us until it’s too late. A California woman was driving in Temecula on July 1, 2026, when something truly terrifying came flying toward her vehicle. A metal bar fell from a truck and crashed through her windshield and into her abdomen.
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Adoptive Parents Sentenced After 4-Year-Old Skyler Wilson Died While Restrained With Duct Tape

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By Colleen Dilthey Thomas Verified
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