Divorce Diversion-Let’s Have some Fun with Parties, Fashion, Food, and Travel

 Happy Weekend  Let’s look at some fun things in life and take our focus off of divorce for a while. There are links below if you want to know more. *Let’s plan a party.  I was thinking of having a party in September…A Taco Party.  Here is the plan.  If I were to have a…

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The Bombshell Divorce-Spousal Abandonment Syndrome

When I think back over the events that led up to my divorce.  I get tiny waves, ripples of the pain and shock I encountered.  When this first occurred, the pain and shock were more like tidal waves.  For me, it was like a sneak attack of a divorce revelation. I guess I will call…

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Monthly Motivation The Highwaymen”One Turn on the Trail”

I watched a movie called The Highwaymen recently.  It is a very good movie about 2 Highwaymen in the search of Bonnie and Clyde.  One quote stood out to me in the movie, and it contained the words “one turn on the trail”.  As this phrase was used, I interpreted it to mean that one…

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Divorce-Mending What is Broken

I had the opportunity to visit the Museum of Art in Raleigh, NC.  Every time I visit, I find something unique.  The exhibit that caught my eye on this particular day was a piece, or should I say “pieces,” of art called Bride.   It was explained to me that this was like a marriage.…

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Eight Steps to Help You Face Your Fear When You Are Not Feeling Brave

Based on a “Quote of the Week” about bravery in the face of fear, I have found 8 possible steps to help us through to the other side of that fear. Fear can be paralyzing. Instead of taking steps forward, you may choose denial and hide from the reality of the situation.  Hiding will not…

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Encouragement-Healing From Divorce a Video by Tony Evans

Words of encouragement from Tony Evans.  This short video needs no commentary. It speaks lovingly for itself. God Bless, KathieyV “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” James 4:8a

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Forgiveness and Moving On After Divorce

Forgiveness is a difficult concept when it comes to being intentionally hurt or damaged.  I believe we must forgive in order to heal.  Keep in mind forgiving does not mean trusting again or ignoring what has happened.  Forgiveness also does not mean bringing this person back into your life.  Forgiveness is not for them it…

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My Thoughts on a Divorce Article-“Embracing Your New Identity”

It is time to find an article on divorce online and decide how we feel about it. Let’s head to Google. I found an article on Hello Divorce called Embracing Your New Identity After Divorce. I agree with the article that you lose your sense of self during a divorce. You no longer know who you…

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Betrayal Trauma-How to Heal From Betray Trauma

Being damaged by betrayal trauma can leave you with a very deep wound.  Depending on the size and scope of that wound, it could set us on the path to a difficult recovery.  It took me 10 years to crawl out of the pain of this betrayal.  I Wish I would have known how to…

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A Father’s Day Legacy-My View On Father’s Day as a Divorced Woman

Father’s Day A Divorced Woman’s Perspective “The greatest legacy one can pass on to one’s children, and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one’s life, but rather a legacy of character and faith.” Billy Graham This is Father’s Day weekend, and I find myself thinking about how important character is in the…

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