Divorce and Stress. The stress of divorce ranks second on many stress scales, just behind the death of a spouse. I disagree with it being second because I see an unwanted divorce as “like a death but with intent.” Stress can have many adverse effects on your life and your health. With this in mind,…
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Thinking of You This Christmas Day! A Christmas Wish For You.
I pray you have a peaceful Christmas Day. Regardless of the situations you find yourself in, take a deep breath. Remember you are not alone, and remember that God loves you and you are precious to him. Always remember you are not alone because God promised he will never leave us or forsake us. God…
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Divorce In The News-December 2023
Every few weeks or so, I check to see what is happening in Divorce News. I search “divorce” in Google and put a time frame on the search of that current week/month to give me an overview of what is happening in divorce news. The trending news is typically celebrity news. Yes, in the news,…
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Stress Relief and Self-Care. Part 2, Need Stress Relief? Let’s Go Hiking!
Divorce and Stress. The stress of divorce ranks second on many stress scales, just behind the death of a spouse. I disagree with it being second because I see an unwanted divorce as “like a death but with intent.” Stress can have many adverse effects on your life and your health. With this in mind,…
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Ask the Divorce Lady-Dear Divorce Lady..Will I Be Judged For Swearing?
Is it ok to swear? Will God Judge Me For Swearing? The answer to that question would depend on who is answering that question. I know that going through the stress and pain of a divorce may make you want to swear and swear often. Here is how I feel about swearing… When I was…
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What the Heck is Series Part 3-What the Heck is Divorce Through Publication?
I have been talking with people I have met on Facebook in divorce groups. There is so much to learn from others going through a divorce. I find that there is an opportunity to receive and give support in these groups. One woman going through a difficult separation asked me some questions regarding “Divorce…
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Journal Prompt #2-Tell Your Story Through Journaling-What is the Most Heartfelt Letter or Email You Have Ever Written?
Journal Prompt-Tell Your Story… Probably the most heartfelt letter I have ever written was the letter I wrote my husband who was in the process of leaving me after a 37-year-long marriage. Â There was no warning, I found out his plans through a third party. Â I was in shock and desperate to find a way…
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Quotes-A Quote By Jeff McClung-Don’t Let Fear Put A Damper on Your Life
I found this quote online and connected with it right away. It is very easy to run away from life when you are faced with something, not of your choosing. It could be disease, death, or a million other things, but in my case, it was an unwanted, unnecessary divorce. It is so easy to…
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Welcome to the World of Online Dating-Red Flags-The Profile Photo
I never thought I would be saying “Welcome to the World of Online Dating,” but here we are. After a decade’s long marriage I find myself on a dating site. Who would have thought? I am doing my research as far as the red flags that may warn of trouble. I have visited many sites…
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Monthly Motivation-Sorrow Into Dancing, Psalm 30:11
I read a book several years ago called “Small Island” by Andrea Levy.” There is a quote that I came across in the reading that touched me. “He looked so pained that I dreamed of taking his hands and making him dance.” Her statement is directed toward someone not particularly nice; he is a harsh,…
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