The Only Child Diaries Podcast

Send us Fan Mail A tiny bruise on a foot doesn’t sound like a life-altering moment, but when circulation is compromised it can become the start of a medical crisis. I’m Tracy Wallace, and I’m sharing a raw update on my husband Bill’s condition, picking up after our emergency department trip and walking you through what happened next as doctors raced to restore blood flow to his leg. You’ll hear what it’s like to chase an appointment with an overbooked vascular surgeon, why we ended up pushin...

Send us Fan Mail A hospital hallway is not where anyone expects to spend their day, yet for so many families it has become the new waiting room, the new patient room, and the new backdrop for life-changing news. I’m Tracy Wallace, and I’m sharing a raw snippet from a difficult week as my husband lands back in the hospital, forcing us to make fast decisions, push for the right specialist, and walk straight back into the emotional grind of the emergency room. You’ll hear what it’s like when an...

Send us Fan Mail A nine foot T Rex skeleton looks amazing in a Halloween yard display until you are halfway inside its ribcage, trying to connect tiny wires with sore thumbs, and realizing your “I’ve got this” attitude has officially gone too far. We’re telling the full story of how our latest outdoor Halloween decoration turned into a sweaty DIY adventure, plus the neighbor text that saved the day. We also get real about the only child streak behind it all: the drive to finish a project alo...

Send us Fan Mail Fifth year of the Only Child Diaries, and life still doesn’t hand out instructions. I’m checking in from the middle of a packed season where caregiving, health appointments, and constant time pressure are all competing for the same tiny slice of energy and focus. One bright spot I refuse to give up is Halloween decorating. I’m talking front-lawn chaos, hauling bins out of the garage, putting up our signature headless horseman, and getting humbled by a new animatronic velocir...

Send us Fan Mail Your phone rings and a calm voice says your cable is getting cut off today. They sound professional, they drop a specific dollar amount, and they act like this happens all the time. That’s exactly why scam calls work and why we wanted to talk about them out loud, with real examples and real red flags you can use immediately. I’m Tracy Wallace, and I break down the spam and fraud calls that show up on a predictable schedule: “debt relief” robocalls that mimic a real person, I...