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Need Stress Relief? Try Spending Time Near the Water
Need Stress Relief? Try Spending Time Near the Water Let’s continue on with our series on stress relief and self-care. Today, let’s explore one of nature’s most powerful stress relievers — something that has been right in front of us all along. Whether it’s the ocean, a lake, or a gently flowing river, being near…
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Tell Your Story Through Journaling: Where You Came From – The Neighborhood That Made You Who You Are
Tell Your Story Through Journaling Your Old Neighborhood – The Place Where Childhood Lived A journal series for women who are ready to tell their story. Close your eyes for just a moment. Think back to the place where childhood actually happened. Not a vacation or a special occasion. The everyday place. The streets, the…
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Fun Friday: Crispy Coconut Chicken Strips
Welcome to Fun Friday! Life after divorce is a journey, and while we tackle the hard stuff together here, Fridays are our day to breathe, laugh, and enjoy the lighter side of life. One of the best things about starting over is rediscovering what brings you joy, and for me, that often happens in the…
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Funding My Divorce: A Series-You Can’t Afford Not to Fight: Court Ordered Attorney Fees
You Can’t Afford Not to Fight: Court Ordered Attorney Fees I hired a respected divorce attorney. She was experienced, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful. And she never mentioned this option to me. I spent tens of thousands of dollars on a divorce I never wanted. Attorney fees. Court costs. A private investigator and digital forensics. Every…
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Monthly Motivation-Disconnected, But Never Alone
Disconnected, But Never Alone There is a photo I love of two gorillas sitting side by side, their backs to the camera, as though they are quietly looking out at the world together. A mother and her baby. Just the two of them, present with each other, needing nothing else in that moment. Underneath it…
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Just for Fun Friday-Vacation Rental Meal Planning: A Practical Guide for Families on the Go
Vacation Rental Meal Planning: A Practical Guide for Families on the Go Fun Fridays: Finding Joy in the Journey One of the most beautiful parts of stepping into a new chapter of life is discovering that joy shows up in the most unexpected places, including a week away with the people you love most. If…
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Beware the Narcissist: What is Narcissistic Hoovering?
Beware the Narcissist: Narcissistic Hoovering Part of the ongoing series: Beware the Narcissist I research narcissism because divorce touches millions of lives every year, and a staggering number of people going through that process have encountered narcissistic behavior without ever having a name for what they experienced. One of the most confusing and painful…
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One Inspirational Quote by Mark Twain That Is Worth Living By
“The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.”Mark Twain Mark Twain had a gift for saying in one sentence what most of us need a whole conversation to figure out. And this one is no exception. It sounds almost too simple to be true, but if you have…
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You Can’t Afford Not to Fight: Attorney Payment Plans
You Can’t Afford Not to Fight: Attorney Payment Plans I did not know attorney payment plans existed when I was going through my divorce. I interviewed three attorneys. The first charged $200 an hour, the second $400 an hour, and the third $700 an hour. I was terrified, confused, and had no idea how I…
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Stress Relief and Self Care:Could Thrifting Be Your Next Stress Relief Strategy?
Stress Relief and Self Care:Could Thrifting Be Your Next Stress Relief Strategy? Let’s continue on with our series on stress relief and self-care. Today we’re exploring something a little different. Thrifting. And I have to be honest with you, I tried it myself before writing this post. What the Research Says Before I share my…
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