Tag: divorce recovery

• 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…

  KathieyV

  August 26, 2026

  Narcissist

  #narcissism, abuse awareness, Beware the Narcissist, blindsided divorce, complex PTSD, covert manipulation, covert narcissist, CPTSD, divorce recovery, divorce support, emotional abuse, emotional manipulation, family manipulation, flying monkey behavior, flying monkeys, gray rock method, healing from abuse, mental health awareness, narcissist tactics, narcissistic abuse, narcissistic abuse recovery, narcissistic behavior, people pleasing, setting boundaries, toxic relationships

• 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.…

  KathieyV

  August 24, 2026

  Divorce Recovery, Inspiration

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• Fun Friday: Crispy Coconut Chicken Strips

  

  Welcome to Fun Friday! Life after divorce is a journey, and while we tackle the hard stuff together here, Fridays are our day to breathe, laugh, and enjoy the lighter side of life. One of the best things about starting over is rediscovering what brings you joy, and for me, that often happens in the…

  KathieyV

  August 7, 2026

  Just For Fun

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• Beware the Narcissist: What is Narcissistic Hoovering?

  

  Beware the Narcissist: Narcissistic Hoovering Part of the ongoing series: Beware the Narcissist   I research narcissism because divorce touches millions of lives every year, and a staggering number of people going through that process have encountered narcissistic behavior without ever having a name for what they experienced. One of the most confusing and painful…

  KathieyV

  July 29, 2026

  Narcissist

  #narcissism, abuse awareness, Beware the Narcissist, complex PTSD, covert narcissist, CPTSD, divorce recovery, divorce support, emotional abuse, emotional manipulation, getting pulled back in, gray rock method, healing from abuse, hoovering, mental health awareness, narcissist behavior, narcissist tactics, narcissistic abuse, narcissistic abuse recovery, narcissistic hoovering, no contact, protecting yourself from narcissism, setting boundaries, toxic relationships, trauma bonding

• Know Your Options: My New eBook on Affordable Healthcare After Divorce

  

  Navigating Healthcare After Divorce: What I Wish I Had Known After nearly 40 years of marriage, my ex left without warning. And in the middle of everything that followed, the grief, the logistics, the complete restructuring of my entire life, I had to figure out something I had never had to think about before. Healthcare.…

  KathieyV

  June 10, 2026

  Divorce Recovery

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• Friday Fun Day-Fun With Foods From Kumquats to Croissants to a Home Chef Coupon

  

  Welcome to Friday Fun, a space to focus on the things that bring us joy and excitement—moments to take a break from life’s stresses. Lately, I’ve been having fun experimenting with new foods. After watching another episode of Chopped, my desire to try different ingredients and incorporate past recipes was reignited. Join me as I…

  KathieyV

  May 1, 2026

  Just For Fun

  divorce recovery, friday fun, joy in the journey, kumquats