In my opinion, divorce is one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. I can only say that because I have experienced it. I never thought I would find myself in this situation, having been married for 37 years. I didn’t think it would happen to me, but that just shows us we…
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The Pain of Divorce-My First Book-My Story My Divorce God’s Promise-The Beginning
In 2017 I self-published my first book. I remember the day I decided to write this book. I was sitting in the lobby of my workplace, devastated that my husband left me and that he left me with no warning. I had no idea how to face the next day, the next minute, or for…
Read MoreJournal Prompt-Tell Your Story Through Journal Prompts. Share a Time You Helped Someone In Need
Tell Your Story Through Journal Prompts Share a Time You Helped Someone In Need Over the years, I would like to think that I helped someone along the way. Regarding helping someone, my mind goes back to my years as an RN. I worked in hospitals and clinics and met many needing a touch to…
Read MoreOne Way to Fund My Divorce. Do I Need a Divorce Loan?
As I was doing some reading on divorce the other day I came across the question, “Should I get a divorce loan?” Â I had never thought about getting a loan to help you through the massive expenses of a divorce, but I can see how much one would be needed. When my husband left me…
Read MoreDivorce 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreMonthly Motivation The Highwaymen”One Turn on the Trail”
I watched a movie called The Highwaymen recently. Â It is a very good movie about 2 Highwaymen in the search of Bonnie and Clyde. Â One quote stood out to me in the movie, and it contained the words “one turn on the trail”. Â As this phrase was used, I interpreted it to mean that one…
Read MoreDivorce-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.…
Read MoreEight 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…
Read MoreEncouragement-Healing From Divorce a Video by Tony Evans
Words of encouragement from Tony Evans. Â 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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