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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What the Heck…What the Heck is Gaslighting?

Let’s continue with our series “What The Heck Is?” Today we are going to focus on gaslighting.   I had heard the term gaslighting, but I did not become curious about this term until my husband left me. Since then, I have researched the term and found it is pretty standard among narcissists and can…

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Ask The Divorce Lady: What Happens in the Afterlife to Those Who Intentionally Damage Others?

This is a series called “Ask The Divorce Lady.” ?The Afterlife? The Youtube Version Dear Divorce Lady, How do you envision the perfect afterlife for the narcissistic male who intentionally damages others without regard for the pain they leave behind? My AnswerTheir afterlife, if I were in charge, would look like this. All these so-called…

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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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Divorce in the News

 Every week or so, I look at what is happening in Divorce News. I search “divorce” in Google and put a time frame on the search of that current week or so 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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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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My Divorce is Final-The Realization of a Dream Destroyed

Divorce, Realization of a Dream Destroyed. Well, today,  Feb 9, 2017,  I am officially divorced.  So how do I feel on this impactful day?  I will try to verbalize it… Did I ever in a million years predict that I would be divorced?  No!Did I choose to break a vow to someone I loved, or…

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Divorce In The News Nov 18, 2022

Every week or so, I look at what is happening in Divorce News. I search “divorce” in Google and put a time frame on the search of that current week or so to give me an overview of what is happening in divorce news. The trending news is typically celebrity news. For instance, this week,…

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Joy In The Journey-Divorce Diversion-Let’s Have Some Fun!

I hope you are having a lovely Friday. It is a rainy day here in NC. I hope it is a beautiful day where you are. All of us who have gone through a divorce know how painful the process can be and that the pain can linger.   My motto is “fight to find…

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