Monthly Motivation-“You is Kind, You is Smart, You is Important” The Help

Monthly Motivation for June of 2023.   I had recently finished the book “The Help”  When I found out there was a movie, I could not wait to see it. There were many times in the movie I found myself angry at the injustice and other times touched by the tenderness. The love in the…

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Divorce-The Ripple Effect-It Touches Everyone Involved

Blast from the past…I wrote this back in 2013 in The Beginning of my trauma.  I just thought I would re-post it after a bit of editing and updating.   Divorce affects everyone; even if you don’t want to believe it, it does.   ***** Written in 2013…but now adapted In church last week, the pastor spoke…

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Weekly Words-Words of Inspiration by Carl Jung

Each week I hope to share a quote with you.  Some will be inspirational, some heartfelt, some deep,  but all will give you something to think about. All of us will experience trauma on some level in our lives.  It may be physical, emotional, or both, but either way, we can come out on the…

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Divorce In the News-May 5, 2023

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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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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Morning Motivation-When God Closes a Door He Opens a Window

I came across a quote the other day that I have always liked.   When God closes a door he opens a window.  Someone added to that quote which made it become even more clear… “When God closes a door, he opens a window, but it’s up to you to find it.” Jeannette Walls There…

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Betrayal Trauma Part III-What Are The Symptoms of Betrayal Trauma

This is Part 3 in a Series called Betrayal Trauma.  We have looked at Part 1-What is Betrayal Trauma and Part 2 The Causes of Betrayal Trauma?   This week we will look at a few symptoms that are commonly exhibited when you are a victim of this trauma. I remember the first time I listened to a…

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Stress Relief and Self Care-Feeling Stressed? Have Some Herbal Tea!

Stress and anxiety relief are essential in life.  Many things can lead to excess stress and sadly divorce is one of those things.  Today we continue the my series on stress relief and self care.  One way to relieve stress may be herbal tea…Let’s take a look… First off what is herbal tea.  According to…

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Thoughts on A Divorce Article-“What Smart Women Do After Divorce”

I like a look at articles I find on divorce and see how I can relate them to my life.  Join me as I look at a divorce-related writing I found in the media. Found this article on Huff Post. This is one of my favorite divorce sites. Hope you enjoy the article. My comments…

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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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