Author: KathieyV
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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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Beware the Narcissist-The Narcissist and Their Unshakeable Victim Mindset
The typical narcissist is a perpetual victim, at least in their own eyes. Narcissists live and die by their own version of the truth—believing it fully, even when reality has been distorted. While they may genuinely feel wronged, this perceived victimhood also serves as a calculated strategy to manipulate others, avoid responsibility for their harmful…
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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…
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Quote by Ava DuVernay “Create Your Own Door”
This quote by Ava Du Vernay is accurate on many levels. To succeed in this life and be happy, we can’t continue to make the same mistakes or knock on the same door. We can’t continue to knock on the door of someone who damaged us and expect the situation to be different. We can’t…
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Journal Prompts-Do You Want to Share Your Story? Tell Your Story Through Journaling-Intro to a Monthly Series
I have found journaling 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. I am a daughter, an ex-wife, a Christian, a nurse, a mom, and a grandmother. Life is busy, and even though it is…
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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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Beware The Narcissist-What is Narcissistic Mirroring?
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…