Tag: #DivorceRecovery
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The Joy Series: When Joy Goes Silent

The Joy Series: When Joy Goes Silent Post 1 of the Joy Series The day my husband of 37 years walked out, joy didn’t just fade. It vanished. Completely. Like someone had quietly switched off a light that I had no idea how to turn back on. I had no idea it would take…
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Can Divorce Make You Sick? Sadly Yes, Let’s Talk About It.

Can Divorce Make You Sick? Sadly Yes. Let’s Talk About It. I can tell you from personal experience: divorce can absolutely make you sick. When I discovered that my husband of 37 years had filed for legal separation, the shock hit me like a physical blow. I had no idea this was coming. There was…
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Inspirational Quote “You Must Do the Things You Think You Cannot Do”

Inspirational Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt. You Must Do the Things You Think You Cannot Do “You must do the things you think you cannot do.”Eleanor Roosevelt There is something about that quote that stops me every single time I read it. It is so simple. So short. And yet it has a way of looking…
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Need Stress Relief? Try Taking a Relaxing Bath.

Need Stress Relief? Try Taking a Bath. Life has a way of piling things on. Work, relationships, responsibilities, the nonstop mental chatter that follows you from room to room. We all need a release valve, and most of us are looking for one that does not require a gym membership or an hour we do…
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Beware The Narcissist A Few Ways to Know If You May Be Dating A Narcissist.

Beware the Narcissist-Part 4 Ways to Know If I May Be Dating a Narcissist When going through a divorce, many people realize for the first time, maybe in decades, that they were married to a narcissist. Sadly, most are not taught in school, or anywhere for that matter, what a narcissist is, so when confronted…
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Feeling Stressed? Discover the Power of a Self-Care Sound Bath

I’m back today with a fresh stress relief technique that was completely new to me, but sounded like fun—so I decided to give it a try. It’s called a Self Care Sound Bath. I already enjoy listening to music and often find myself dancing along, but I have a feeling this is something quite different…
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Monthly Motivation: God’s Light Cuts Through Our Darkness

Sometimes, life’s darkest moments make it hard to even imagine a way out. I wrote this poem during one of those times—a reminder that even when darkness feels all-encompassing, the light of God’s love can still shine through. God’s Light Cuts Through Our Darkness “Light can be seen even in the…
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Fun Fridays-February 2026 Recipe Roundup: Fresh Ideas from Pinterest

With March just around the corner, it’s time to take a break from the challenges of divorce and step into some much-needed fun. Each Friday, we celebrate the lighter side of life—like trying new things, savoring joyful moments, and this week, diving into my March Recipe Challenge. Cooking isn’t just about food; it’s a fine…
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Betrayal Trauma: A Series. What is Betrayal Trauma?

Have you ever heard of betrayal trauma and wondered if you might be experiencing it? I hadn’t until I came across a YouTube video that opened my eyes to this often overlooked type of trauma. After watching, I realized I might be carrying some aspects of betrayal trauma myself. In this four-part series, we’ll explore…

