Category: KathieyV
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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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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…
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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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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…
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Quotes-“Be Brave Enough to be Bad at Something New”
Inspirational Quote… Whether you find yourself on a steady path or in a difficult life situation, you may new to be brave enough to try something new. You may be afraid that you will not be adequately prepared for this new adventure, but that should not hold us back because it is ok to try…
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Telling Your Story Through Journal Prompts-What Comes to Mind When You Think of January?
Journal Prompt-What Comes to Mind When You Think of January? When I think of January, I think of new beginnings and cold weather, both of which I love. I like the thought of a new year. It feels like a time when the slate is wiped clean, and I can start again. The lessons I…
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Feeling Stressed? Find Calm in the Flowers
I’ve always loved flowers and often find myself wandering through garden centers and parks, camera in hand, capturing their beauty. Being surrounded by vibrant blooms and lush greenery is incredibly calming and offers me a peaceful escape from life’s stresses. There’s something truly restorative about immersing yourself in a flower garden that helps ease the…