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I Can’t Stop Crying
I know it’s silly. I mean, crying doesn’t do much, but I can’t stop the tears from flowing down my face this morning. It’s really early, just the pup and me up, so I thought I’d write because I just … Continue reading
Posted in heart, women's health
Tagged drama queen, ex-wife of a narcissist, kids come first, mother's day, safe space, single mom problem
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Happy For The Christmas Miracle
It was a rough Christmas here with lots of feelings flying around between the kids and me because of the push/pull from ex’s family about Christmas Day (which is my time with the kids) but they always guilt the kids … Continue reading
Helping Kids Through Divorce – When A Parent Walks Away
When an ex walks away, it’s hard on us because we were married. We trusted our hearts to them and the betrayal of the vows ’till death do us part’ hurts. But when a divorced parent distances himself (or herself) … Continue reading
Excellent Advice For All Divorced Parents
“Your children have come into this world because of the two of you. Perhaps you two made lousy choices as to whom you decided to be the other parent. If so, that is your problem and your fault. No matter … Continue reading
Posted in divorce
Tagged co-parenting, kids and divorce, kids come first, relationships, single parent
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What Are You Afraid Of? Because I Have Gephyrophobia
“Gephyrophobia is the anxiety disorder or specific phobia characterized by the fear of bridges. As a result, sufferers of gephyrophobia may avoid routes that will take them over bridges” (unless that’s the only way they can drive to see their … Continue reading
An Open Letter To Divorced Dads Before Mother’s Day
It’s Mother’s Day tomorrow if you didn’t already know. Let me remind you that it’s time for you to reach out to your own Moms and to say thank you and perhaps even I love you, if that’s how you … Continue reading
Posted in daily prompt, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, the daily post
Tagged baby daddy, baby momma, ex-husband, home, kids come first, life, man who respects women, mother of your kids, relationship between divorced parents and kids, respect, role model, take the high road, teach sons and daughters about respect
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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
The Evolution of Healing Time After Divorce
If you have experienced a divorce, you know that it hurts. Whether you’re the leaver or the one left, it’s hard. Frankly, I think it’s harder to be the one left in any relationship, but the leaver has difficulty too. … Continue reading
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