Author: KathieyV
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Quote-Turning Lemons into Lemonade
I am late to the party, but I just started watching This is Us on Hulu. What an amazing show about families, their ups and downs, and their highs and lows. This show reinforces that, yes, life has its challenges and its joys. In times when life is difficult and leaves a very “sour” taste…
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Stress Relief and Self-Care:Let’s Light a Candle!
There are many ways to take care of ourselves and relieve stress in our lives. One way suggested by many to achieve this goal is to light a scented candle. Let’s take a look at the benefits of lighting a candle. Did you know that lighting a candle can improve your mental health? The effects…
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Beware The Narcissist-A Quote by Jeffrey Kluger
When going through a divorce, many people realize for the first time, maybe in decades, that they were married to a narcissist. Sadly, most are not taught in school, or anywhere for that matter, what a narcissist is, so when confronted with narcissistic behavior, we may not be aware of the signs or potential abuse…
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Journal Prompts: Tell Your Story Through Journaling. What Was Your Career Goal As a Child, and How Was Your Reality Different?
Tell Your Story Through Journaling Journaling, I have found to be an invaluable tool. Journaling is not only a way to relieve stress and help us process things it is also a way to tell our story. My career goal as a child was pure, idealistic, and full of hope. I recall so clearly my…
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Embracing Solo Adventures Post-Divorce
I was married for most of my life. Everything I did and everywhere I went usually involved my husband or kids. Suddenly, with an unwanted divorce, I found myself without a partner beside me to experience life’s events and adventures. Does this mean I needed to stay home and let life pass me by? I…
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What The Heck is Series- What the Heck is Contempt of Court?
What The Heck Is? A Series… If you find yourself pulled into the legal life of getting a divorce, you will more than likely be faced with terminology that you are not familiar with. That was the case for me; I found myself ignorant of many facts and terms that I needed to become familiar with.…
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Inspirational Quote-Finding Joy in Living.
Inspirational Quote Finding Joy In Living! I don’t know how often I have not participated in an event or activity because I focused on what could go wrong or because I questioned my comfort in a new situation. Yes, things can go wrong in every aspect of our lives and at any moment. With that…
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Stress Relief and Self Care-The Initial Plan
I started a series several years ago called Stress Relief and Self-Care. I want to include self-care in this series because, by taking care of ourselves, we can decrease our stress, at least for a moment. There are many times in our lives when we need stress relief. Divorce ranks high on the stress meter.…
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What the Heck Is…What the Heck is Mediation??
I know many of us who are going through a divorce or have already gone through a divorce have been hit with a lot we may not understand. We may not understand the jargon used in the legal system, we may be new to online dating, and the list goes on and on. With this…
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Tell Your Story-What is Your Favorite Flavor of Ice Cream? Share an Ice Cream Story.
What is my favorite flavor of ice cream? That is a tough question because there are so many delicious flavors to choose from. I guess my favorite flavor is chocolate, although my favorite emotional flavor is Butter Pecan. My mom loved Butter Pecan ice cream, so when I indulge in that ice cream flavor, I…