My Story My Divorce, The Beginning-The Deposition “I Plead the Fifth”

Blast From the Past 2013The Beginning The Deposition Just what is the Fifth Amendment? I found one answer on Lawyers.com “Under the  Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution, anyone suspected of committing a crime has the right to remain silent when questioned by police or prosecutors.  In other words, if truthful answers to their questions would prove you committed the crime, you don’t have…

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Divorce-The Ripple Effect-It Touches Everyone Involved

Blast from the past…I wrote this back in 2013 in The Beginning of my trauma.  I just thought I would re-post it after a bit of editing and updating.   Divorce affects everyone; even if you don’t want to believe it, it does.   ***** Written in 2013…but now adapted In church last week, the pastor spoke…

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Divorce and Pets “How Do I Keep My Dog?”

My dog is part of my family.  I have had Brodie for 11 years, and it would be painful to lose him in divorce proceedings.  I adopted Brodie from a shelter in 2009, my husband left me in 2013, and my divorce was final in 2017.  There was never a threat that I could lose…

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Divorce Diversion-Just For Fun On A Friday-Food, Photos, Recipe Links and More

 I hope you are doing well this week. Today is Thursday; as I prep this post for tomorrow, it is raining again. The forecast is for rain today, Friday, and Sunday, so a mostly wet weekend.   Photo of the week! I have two. I went to a local farm tour event and took a…

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Morning Motivation-When God Closes a Door He Opens a Window

I came across a quote the other day that I have always liked.   When God closes a door he opens a window.  Someone added to that quote which made it become even more clear… “When God closes a door, he opens a window, but it’s up to you to find it.” Jeannette Walls There…

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Betrayal Trauma Part III-What Are The Symptoms of Betrayal Trauma

This is Part 3 in a Series called Betrayal Trauma.  We have looked at Part 1-What is Betrayal Trauma and Part 2 The Causes of Betrayal Trauma?   This week we will look at a few symptoms that are commonly exhibited when you are a victim of this trauma. I remember the first time I listened to a…

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Helping You Through Divorce-A Divorce Website-“I’ve Moved On”

I know full well the confusion you find yourself in when headed into an unwanted divorce.  I thought I would share with you any seemingly helpful Divorce Related websites that I find.  I hope you are able to find helpful resources to assist you in your fight to get through and recover from your divorce.…

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Can Divorce Cause Depression? Yes! Divorce Can Cause Depression

Yes, Divorce Can Cause Depression I see the unexpected abandonment by my husband as a storm.  A category five hurricane that entered my life.  The entire process turned my life, my emotions, my dreams, and the expectations of my future upside down.   Divorce was probably worse than a storm because, in most cases, in…

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Betrayal Trauma Part ll, What are The Conditions that Set You Up for Betrayal Trauma

What are the Conditions that Can Set Someone Up to Become a Victim of Betrayal Trauma? I just started a four-part series on Betrayal Trauma.  Just what is it, what conditions set you up to be a victim of betrayal trauma, what are the symptoms, and are there ways to help people recover quicker from…

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What is Betrayal Trauma-A Series-Part 1

What is Betrayal Trauma, and are you a victim of this trauma? I had not heard of Betrayal Trauma until I listened to a YouTube Channel where it was described. After listening to the video, I feel I may have some level of betrayal trauma. This post will be in four parts that will include…

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