Category: KathieyV
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What the Heck is Gaslighting? The Truth Behind the Mind Games.
What The Heck Is? Gaslighting Let’s continue with our series “What The Heck Is?” Today, we are going to focus on a term that gets used a lot these days but is not always fully understood: gaslighting. I had heard the term before, but I did not become truly curious about it until my husband…
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Monday Morning Motivation-Faith in the Face of Fear, Brodie and the Grocery Bag
Monday Morning Motivation Fear of the Unknown Brodie and the Grocery Bag On your typical day, my dog Brodie is not afraid of bags. He is not fearful of handbags, grocery bags, or trash bags. He is not even scared of tea bags. But this was not your typical day. It was cold, and…
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Dating Series: Meeting Someone for the First Time—The Perfect Coffee Date
Dating has evolved a lot over the years. Back when I was a teen, meeting someone often meant crossing paths at school or church, with a simple invitation to go out—easy and straightforward. Today, while some connections still happen face-to-face, many people are navigating the world of dating sites and apps. For those of us…
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Beware The Narcissist A Few Ways to Know If You May Be Dating A Narcissist.
Beware the Narcissist-Part 4 Ways to Know If I May Be Dating a Narcissist 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…
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Navigating Dental Care and Divorce: A Series — Today, Let’s Explore Cost-Saving Strategies
Navigating healthcare after a divorce presents many challenges, and dental care costs can add to the burden. Dental procedures often come with hefty price tags, and managing these expenses on your own can feel overwhelming. While I can’t guarantee significant savings, this post offers practical tips and useful insights that may help you better manage…
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The Joy-Finding Joy Even in Difficult Times
Joy is relative. I may find joy in something that does not bring you joy, and you may find joy in something that does not bring me joy. That being said, we can find some joy in all phases of our lives. During the most difficult and joyless time of my life, when my husband…
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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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Navigating Health Care After Divorce: A Series — Today, Let’s Talk About Medical Procedures
Medical procedures can be costly, and managing these expenses alone after a divorce adds an extra layer of challenge. While I can’t promise you drastic savings, this post shares practical tips and insights that might help make your medical bills more manageable. I hope it provides clarity on your options and helps lighten the financial…
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Stress Relief and Self Care-Coloring For Stress Relief
Divorce and Stress. Divorce is often ranked as one of the most stressful life events—second only to the death of a spouse. Personally, I see an unwanted divorce as being like a form of death with intent, making it deeply painful. Stress from such experiences can significantly impact both your health and well-being. With this…
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Solo Travel-How You Can Connect With Others When You Travel Solo!
I love to travel. I enjoy exploring my home state of North Carolina and crossing the state line to explore other parts of the country and beyond. Now that I am divorced, I travel alone. I figure if I wait for someone to go with me, I may never go, so I gladly accept the…