Author: KathieyV

• 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…

  KathieyV

  August 26, 2026

  Narcissist

  #narcissism, abuse awareness, Beware the Narcissist, blindsided divorce, complex PTSD, covert manipulation, covert narcissist, CPTSD, divorce recovery, divorce support, emotional abuse, emotional manipulation, family manipulation, flying monkey behavior, flying monkeys, gray rock method, healing from abuse, mental health awareness, narcissist tactics, narcissistic abuse, narcissistic abuse recovery, narcissistic behavior, people pleasing, setting boundaries, toxic relationships

• Inspirational Quote: Finding Beauty in the Pain A Quote by Viktor Fankl

  

  “When We Are No Longer Able to Change a Situation, We Are Challenged to Change Ourselves.” Viktor Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning There is a moment most of us know well. The moment when you realize the situation in front of you is not going to change. The job is gone. The relationship is over.…

  KathieyV

  August 24, 2026

  Divorce Recovery, Inspiration

  #depression, #Resilience, beauty in the pain, choosing joy, divorce recovery, emotional healing, faith and hope, family loss, finding hope, finding meaning in suffering, grief and loss, healing journey, inner strength, inspirational quotes, life after loss, Man’s Search for Meaning, mental health, mental wellness, mindset shift, motivational quotes, overcoming adversity, personal development, personal growth, self discovery, Viktor Frankl

• Funding Your Divorce-You Can’t Afford Not to Fight: Borrowing from Family or Friends

  

  Divorce has a way of showing you very quickly who is in your corner. For some women, family and close friends show up without hesitation. For others, there is no one to call. Both of those situations are valid. And neither one is the end of the road. Whether you have a support network to…

  KathieyV

  August 19, 2026

  Divorce Recovery

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• Solo Dating: The Art of Taking Yourself Out (And Loving Every Minute of It)

  

  Solo Dating The Art of Taking Yourself Out (And Loving Every Minute of It) Let me ask you something. When did you last do something just for you? Not for your kids, not for work, not because someone invited you. Just because you wanted to. If you had to think about that for more than…

  KathieyV

  August 17, 2026

  Being Single

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• The Joy Series: How to Reclaim Your Joy – The Battle Worth Fighting

  

  The Joy Series: How to Reclaim Your Joy – The Battle Worth Fighting Post 4 of the Joy Series We have been on quite a journey together. In Post 1, I told you my story. The day my husband of 37 years walked out and joy disappeared completely. The decade-long fight to find it again.…

  KathieyV

  August 14, 2026

  Divorce Recovery, Joy

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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…

  KathieyV

  August 10, 2026

  Journal Prompts

  #ChildhoodMemories, #journalprompts, #kathieyv, #tellyourstory, #tellyourstorythroughjournaling, #WomenWhoWrite

• 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…

  KathieyV

  August 7, 2026

  Just For Fun

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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…

  KathieyV

  August 5, 2026

  KathieyV

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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…

  KathieyV

  August 3, 2026

  Inspiration

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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…

  KathieyV

  July 31, 2026

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