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I Found My Authentic Self Again
Recently I took care of myself in a way in which I hadn’t since the separation and subsequent divorce, nor the time that passed after the divorce was official. It has been a long journey as anyone who has walked … Continue reading
Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, women 50
Tagged changes, cheers, finding myself, foreign country, going home, healing, help to heal, life, reconnect with myself, red carpet, relationships, soul, synchronicity, Universe
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Inspiring Brand New Me
There’s something about this song which speaks to me and maybe it will to you. Alicia Key’s Brand New Me has been on my playlist of healing songs about courage and love for a long time. But the other day, … Continue reading
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Tagged Alicia Keys, Brand New Me, finding myself, healing, inspiration, the journey continues
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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
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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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We Need Our Gal Pals
These are the lilacs from the lilac bush a friend gave me years ago. I planted it in my yard and the perfume from the lilacs reminds me daily of her friendship for which I’m grateful. We need our friends, … Continue reading
Once Upon A Time Your Mama Knew How To Shine
Once upon a time, your mama knew how to shine. That’s a line from the movie Hope Floats and it’s such a great sentence. It’s so meaningful to me because I had forgotten who I was long ago and how … Continue reading
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Tagged finding myself, friendship, Hope Floats, life lessons, love, positivity, relationships, separation, sharing experiences, sparkle, youth
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Answering My Mid-Life Wake Up Call
Mid-life wake up calls affect us all differently. I am guessing that my soon-to-be-ex husband woke up one morning (during a mid-life crisis?) and decided he didn’t want to do this anymore. He didn’t want to be a husband, nor … Continue reading
Quote from Maya Angelou
I did then what I knew how to do. Now I know better, I do better. ~ Maya Angelou I loved this quote because it’s so true. At our age, we have a lifetime of experience behind us which gives … Continue reading