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Just For Fun Fridays-When Bears Come to Visit: Our Wild Gatlinburg Experience
When Bears Come to Visit: Our Wild Gatlinburg Experience We had heard the stories. “You might see a bear or two.” What we did not expect was to have our own little bear neighborhood right outside our rental home in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. What followed was one of the most unforgettable family vacations we have ever…
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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…
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One Inspirational Quote by Mark Twain That Is Worth Living By
“The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.”Mark Twain Mark Twain had a gift for saying in one sentence what most of us need a whole conversation to figure out. And this one is no exception. It sounds almost too simple to be true, but if you have…
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Navigating Healthcare on Your Own: Practical Tips for Women Starting Over
Know Your Options: My New eBook on Affordable Healthcare After Divorce Let’s be honest. Navigating the healthcare system is overwhelming for almost everyone. Whether you are suddenly responsible for your own insurance for the first time, trying to figure out how to afford your prescriptions on a tight budget, or simply looking for smarter ways…
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The Joy Series: Finding Joy in Relationships – The People Who Water Your Garden
The Joy Series: Finding Joy in Relationships – The People Who Water Your Garden Post 5 of the Joy Series I want to start this post with a woman you have never met. Her name was Dorothy. But to me, she was Mom. She was one of the most giving, loving, and quietly joyful…
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Beware the Narcissist: Flying Monkeys
Beware the Narcissist: Flying Monkeys Part of the ongoing series: Beware the Narcissist I research narcissism because divorce touches millions of lives every year, and far too many people going through that process have encountered it without ever having a name for what they experienced. In fact, one notable analysis of 3,200 divorce records found…
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Inspirational Quote: Finding Beauty in the Pain A Quote by Viktor Fankl
“When We Are No Longer Able to Change a Situation, We Are Challenged to Change Ourselves.” Viktor Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning There is a moment most of us know well. The moment when you realize the situation in front of you is not going to change. The job is gone. The relationship is over.…
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Funding Your Divorce-You Can’t Afford Not to Fight: Borrowing from Family or Friends
Divorce has a way of showing you very quickly who is in your corner. For some women, family and close friends show up without hesitation. For others, there is no one to call. Both of those situations are valid. And neither one is the end of the road. Whether you have a support network to…
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Solo Dating: The Art of Taking Yourself Out (And Loving Every Minute of It)
Solo Dating The Art of Taking Yourself Out (And Loving Every Minute of It) Let me ask you something. When did you last do something just for you? Not for your kids, not for work, not because someone invited you. Just because you wanted to. If you had to think about that for more than…
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The Joy Series: How to Reclaim Your Joy – The Battle Worth Fighting
The Joy Series: How to Reclaim Your Joy – The Battle Worth Fighting Post 4 of the Joy Series We have been on quite a journey together. In Post 1, I told you my story. The day my husband of 37 years walked out and joy disappeared completely. The decade-long fight to find it again.…
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