Steps to Survive The Holidays After Divorce

Yes, it is the holiday season. Back before my separation and divorce, the holidays had an air of magic about them. A time to celebrate our family and our faith. This division of my family now caused significant changes in how the holiday season is celebrated. I would have to learn to accept these changes…

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The Pain of Divorce-My First Book-My Story My Divorce God’s Promise-The Beginning

In 2017 I self-published my first book.  I remember the day I decided to write this book.  I was sitting in the lobby of my workplace, devastated that my husband left me and that he left me with no warning. I had no idea how to face the next day, the next minute, or for…

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Divorce-Mending What is Broken

I had the opportunity to visit the Museum of Art in Raleigh, NC.  Every time I visit, I find something unique.  The exhibit that caught my eye on this particular day was a piece, or should I say “pieces,” of art called Bride.   It was explained to me that this was like a marriage.…

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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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Need Stress Relief-Try Taking a Bath

Many things in life can increase our stress. There are also many techniques that can help relieve stress. With that in mind, let’s take a look at one way to relieve stress,  and that is by taking a relaxing bath. Need Stress Relief? Try Taking a Bath.  I am not really what you would call…

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Journal Prompt-Forgiveness After Divorce, What Does That Look Like?

Here is our Journal Prompt for November.  This question relates to a book I am currently reading.  Chicken Soup for the Soul-Divorce and Recovery.  Here is a link to my youtube channel with more journal prompts…Divorce Recovery Book Club.  Let’s get started with the question… What does forgiveness look like when attempting to forgive someone…

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My Thoughts on An Article I found on Huff Post, “10 Productive Ways to Move On After Infidelity” by Anita Yok Sim Ho.

I like to read relevant articles on divorce. I read them to help me learn about issues involving divorce, and many times, I can apply them to my current life or see if they were true in the early days of my divorce. The article I am looking at today is called Ten Helpful Ways…

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Need Stress Relief? Try Taking a Relaxing Bath.

Many things in life can increase our stress. There are also many techniques that can help relieve stress. With that in mind, let’s take a look at one way to relieve stress, and that is by taking a relaxing bath. Need Stress Relief? Try Taking a Bath.  I am not really what you would call a…

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Divorce in the News Sept 30, 2022

 Five of the latest divorce articles include an article on Divorces Coaches, Grand Parents and their divorce rights, Federal Employee Benefits and divorce, 10 reasons people won’t move on after a divorce, and the Grey Divorce. Sept 30, 2022 (click the title to go to the article) 1-The Life-Changing Divorce Coaches Helping Couples Split I was…

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Memories of My Divorce Journey, The Beginning. “Keep Looking Up Children”

I am going back to the beginning of my Divorce Recovery blog, which I started in 2013.  I will read my old posts and share them as I go back over my story.  It may be painful to relive the early days, but my hope is that it will help someone on the same or…

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