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Inspirational Quote “You Must Do the Things You Think You Cannot Do”
Inspirational Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt. You Must Do the Things You Think You Cannot Do “You must do the things you think you cannot do.”Eleanor Roosevelt There is something about that quote that stops me every single time I read it. It is so simple. So short. And yet it has a way of looking…
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Telling Your Story Through Journal Prompts: What Celebrity Would You Take to Lunch?
Telling Your Story Through Journal Prompts: What Celebrity Would You Take to Lunch? Welcome back to our monthly journal prompt series, Telling Your Story Through Journal Prompts. This series exists because your story matters. Once we are gone, there is no one left to tell it, and while the people who love us are busy…
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Beware the Narcissist: Flying Monkeys
Beware the Narcissist: Flying Monkeys Part of the ongoing series: Beware the Narcissist I research narcissism because divorce touches millions of lives every year, and far too many people going through that process have encountered it without ever having a name for what they experienced. In fact, one notable analysis of 3,200 divorce records found…
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Stress Relief and Self-Care: Yoga and Stress Relief
Let’s continue on with our series on stress relief and self-care. As I’ve mentioned throughout this series, not every method is going to be the right fit for everyone, and that’s completely okay. The goal is to explore different options and find what works for you. Today I want to talk about yoga. Now, I’ll…
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Know Your Options: My New eBook on Affordable Healthcare After Divorce
Navigating Healthcare After Divorce: What I Wish I Had Known After nearly 40 years of marriage, my ex left without warning. And in the middle of everything that followed, the grief, the logistics, the complete restructuring of my entire life, I had to figure out something I had never had to think about before. Healthcare.…
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Monthly Motivation-“Your Eyes Told Me”
Monthly Motivational Quote Your Eyes Told Me Several weeks ago, I watched The Sixth Sense. I love that movie—the twists and turns, the surprise ending, and of course, that adorable little boy. What a fantastic actor! And who doesn’t like Bruce Willis? The little boy didn’t share much of his thoughts and feelings; he…
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Navigating Health Care After Divorce – Saving Money on Procedures Insurance Won’t Cover
As we get a little older, a few things are just inevitable. The laugh lines deepen, the knees have opinions, and the dentist starts mentioning things insurance simply won’t cover. And somewhere in the middle of navigating life after divorce, with new insurance, a tighter budget, and a whole lot of rebuilding, you still deserve…
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From Trend to Wall Art – How the Brooch Revival Inspired My Latest Etsy Designs
Brooches are having a major moment in 2026 – and honestly, it feels personal. My mom wore them long before they were trending, and seeing this revival sweep Pinterest has brought back some beautiful memories. Come along as I share why this accessory is everywhere right now, and how it inspired my newest printable wall…
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My Thoughts on a Divorce Article-“Embracing Your New Identity”
Embracing Your New Identity After Divorce Divorce does not just end a marriage. It quietly dismantles the person you thought you were. I recently came across an article on Hello Divorce called Embracing Your New Identity After Divorce, and I found myself nodding along to parts of it, pushing back on others, and filling in the…
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Need Stress Relief? Try Taking a Relaxing Bath.
Need Stress Relief? Try Taking a Bath. Life has a way of piling things on. Work, relationships, responsibilities, the nonstop mental chatter that follows you from room to room. We all need a release valve, and most of us are looking for one that does not require a gym membership or an hour we do…
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