Category: Divorce Recovery
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Navigating Health Care After Divorce: A Series — Today, Let’s Talk About Prescriptions
The rising cost of medical care can be overwhelming, especially when navigating life after divorce and managing prescriptions without your spouse’s health insurance. While I can’t promise to lower your medication costs, today’s post offers insights and practical tips that may help you find ways to make prescriptions more affordable. Hopefully, this information will give…
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Inspirational Quote by Alice Feeney: Finding Your Way Back to Happy
I recently finished reading Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney, and one quote particularly struck a chord with me: “If you can’t find your way back to happy, navigate to the place you know as less sad.” For anyone who has endured trauma that pulls them away from happiness, these words resonate deeply. It’s like being…
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Navigating Health Care After Divorce: A Series — Today, Let’s Talk About Health Care
The rising cost of medical care can be overwhelming, especially when divorce means losing the health insurance coverage you once relied on through your spouse. Suddenly, what was once taken for granted—access to prescriptions, vision, dental care, and more—can become a major source of stress as you navigate life on your own. If you’re facing…
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Betrayal Trauma: A Series. What is Betrayal Trauma?
Have you ever heard of betrayal trauma and wondered if you might be experiencing it? I hadn’t until I came across a YouTube video that opened my eyes to this often overlooked type of trauma. After watching, I realized I might be carrying some aspects of betrayal trauma myself. In this four-part series, we’ll explore…
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Surviving and Thriving: Valentine’s Day After Divorce
Being alone on Valentine’s Day after a divorce can stir up a mix of difficult emotions. With romantic imagery everywhere, it often feels like a painful reminder of loss and loneliness, sometimes even bringing up grief, anger, and anxiety. For many, it becomes like a second breakup or a day of mourning for the life…
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From Shock to Strength: Healing After a Blindsided Divorce
Have you heard of a blindsided divorce? It’s a painful reality for many who find themselves completely caught off guard by their partner’s decision to end the marriage. I know this feeling all too well. I experienced a blindsided divorce firsthand, unaware that my spouse had already been secretly planning to leave—securing an apartment and…
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How Long Does it Take to Get Over Divorce? It Depends on Who You Ask!
How long does it really take to heal from the end of a long-term marriage? Well, the answer varies depending on who you ask. Divorce is tough—especially when it’s not what you wanted. After 37 years of marriage, going through that kind of ending was the hardest thing I’ve ever faced. Healing is a long…
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Beginning Your Day: The Power of a Morning Routine
Life can throw us some tough curveballs—divorce, major changes, and unexpected challenges that can feel overwhelming and chaotic. Amidst this uncertainty, a simple, consistent morning routine can be a surprisingly powerful tool. While it might seem mundane, having a steady start to your day can bring structure, ease mental clutter, and create a calming sense…
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Ask The Divorce Lady: Trending TikTok Question – What 3 Things Would You Take in a Divorce?
There’s a hot question buzzing around TikTok: “What 3 things would you grab if you got divorced?” The answers range from the sensible to the totally petty—and some even made me do a double take. In this post, I’m taking a look at all the typical, the spiteful, and the downright surprising responses. Plus, I’ll…
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Navigating Social Media During Divorce: What You Need to Know
Divorce is a complex journey with many things to consider, and if you’re active on social media, it’s crucial to rethink how you use these platforms during the process. Early on, my attorney insisted I meet with a private investigator, which honestly caught me by surprise. During that first visit, one of the very first…