Divorce Diversion-Let’s Have some Fun with Parties, Fashion, Food, and Travel

 Happy Weekend  Let’s look at some fun things in life and take our focus off of divorce for a while. There are links below if you want to know more. *Let’s plan a party.  I was thinking of having a party in September…A Taco Party.  Here is the plan.  If I were to have a…

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Tell Your Story Journal Prompts-Share a Memory of a September Day or Share Your Idea of A Perfect Fall Day.

 I think it is important to share our story.  Not only the tragic and difficult times of our lives but the happy and exciting times.  It is also important to share our hopes and dreams.  I think this can be done through journaling.   Many times those that we love the most really don’t know…

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A Truthful Quote-Think Before You Judge-Victim vs Abuser

 How many times have you heard someone going off about someone in a negative way?  In your mind, you may be thinking, “Wait a minute, that can’t be right.” Or maybe you are listening to an ex-spouse saying how crazy his ex is, and you are taking it in at face value as fact.  I…

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Stress Relief-Need Stress Relief? Try Laughter!

Life can be challenging at times.  And yes, challenges can cause stress.  There are times when our lives feel stress-free and we are at peace. There are other times when stress can come knocking at our door. Stress can come in many forms.  Whatever the stress may be in your life, it is nice to…

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The Bombshell Divorce-Spousal Abandonment Syndrome

When I think back over the events that led up to my divorce.  I get tiny waves, ripples of the pain and shock I encountered.  When this first occurred, the pain and shock were more like tidal waves.  For me, it was like a sneak attack of a divorce revelation. I guess I will call…

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Monthly Motivation The Highwaymen”One Turn on the Trail”

I watched a movie called The Highwaymen recently.  It is a very good movie about 2 Highwaymen in the search of Bonnie and Clyde.  One quote stood out to me in the movie, and it contained the words “one turn on the trail”.  As this phrase was used, I interpreted it to mean that one…

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Divorce In The News September 1, 2023

 Every week or so, I see what happens in Divorce News. I search “divorce” in Google and put a time frame on the search of that current week or so to give me an overview of what is happening in divorce news. The trending news is typically celebrity news. Yes, in the news, it is…

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Divorce-Mending What is Broken

I had the opportunity to visit the Museum of Art in Raleigh, NC.  Every time I visit, I find something unique.  The exhibit that caught my eye on this particular day was a piece, or should I say “pieces,” of art called Bride.   It was explained to me that this was like a marriage.…

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Inspirational Quote-Don’t Wait For Opportunities, Get Up and Make Them!

I love this quote by Madam C J Walker, and it is so appropriate not only to those of us going through a divorce but for anyone. In the case of divorce, your life is upended, and you don’t know where to turn or what to do.  Many of us feel we should hide away…

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Journal Prompt “What Celebrity Would You Take to Lunch?”

 Guess what?  It is time for our monthly journal prompt.  Get out your journal or your computer and answer the question.  This is a fun and easy question. If you could go to lunch with a celebrity, who would it be, and why did you choose this person to spend time with? There are not…

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