Second Drafts

Second Drafts

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Second drafts, second chances. I'm a writer and editor telling real stories about motherhood, divorce, empty nesting, relationships, and the beauty of starting over.

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About Patty Bee

Second drafts, second chances. DC writer sharing stories about parenting, divorce, love and loss, empty nesting, and caregiving. It's never too late for fresh starts.