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Take The High Road
I always try to take the high road when I can. It’s innate in me because I want everyone in my life to be happy and I don’t like giving up or being blamed for anything. It’s an insecurity of … Continue reading
Stop Being Strong
You have a choice to stop being strong when it’s not helping you. I watched my kid be strong through the divorce and turn off his feelings. He bottled up all the emotion, the pain, the disappointment and armored himself … Continue reading
Just Let The Sleeping Dog Lie
You’ve heard the following quotes, haven’t you? Don’t poke the bear? Just let the sleeping dog lie? Well, how about if I add, don’t try to explain it to the narcissist? I have learned the hard way that a narcissist … Continue reading
Attracting Narcissists
If you know the word narcissist and you’ve found that you have some in your life, you may be wondering how the hell did I attract them? As I’ve gotten healthier, I’ve realized the secret to the bunch of narcissists … Continue reading
Fluff
Oh Fluff! I say with a grin on my face. That’s the way I curse these days when I need a giggle. I want to get past the fluff of caring about my Ex. I want to heal and not … Continue reading
I Don’t Want To Do This Anymore
When my EX-husband told me it was over, his words were, I don’t want to do this anymore. Fragile me, took that as I wasn’t enough for him. I relived that quote over and over as failure. I wasn’t enough. … Continue reading
Posted in 50 years old, divorce, finding happiness at 50, love
Tagged acceptance, disconnection, ex-husband, healing after divorce, heartbreak, hindsight, marriage, parenting, peace
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Why Did He Leave? (Divorce)
Often I have asked myself this question. More hours than I’d care to admit, I’ve rehashed this question in my head, with my trusted inner circle of friends and with God. Heck, I’ve even asked my STBX (soon-to-be-ex), but I … Continue reading
Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love
Tagged being left, change your thinking, disconnection, divorce advice, finding myself, friendship, gift, gratitude, life lessons, peace, relationships, sadness, separation, spirituality, STBX, support
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