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Rocky Theme Song
Rocky‘s theme song Gonna Fly Now feels right to post today. It’s a classic that even if you’ve never seen the movie, you know that song, right? Is there anyone who didn’t recognize it? I’m putting it below in case … Continue reading
How About Saying Former Spouse?
How do you refer to the spouse you’re divorced from? I was talking with someone new the other day and he told me that he doesn’t use the word ‘ex’ when referring to his ex-wife. He says, my former wife. … Continue reading
Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, love, women 50
Tagged changes, clearing negativity, ex-husband, ex-wife, family, finding peace, former husband, former wife, humor, life, marriage, positivity, relationships
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Maybe, Maybe, Maybe
Maybe it’s the weather. Maybe it’s the start of spring (if it ever gets here). Maybe it’s that the weather is getting warmer so I can’t hide under the layers of clothing and I’m embarrassed that I’ve gained a little … Continue reading
Posted in 50 years old, daily prompt, divorce, finding happiness at 50, the daily post, women 50
Tagged aging bodies, bad hair day, crossfit, depression, getting old overnight, getting rid of wrinkles, help for aging skin, humor, life, magic, midlife, mirror talk, nightmare, outer beauty, over age 50, problems women complain about, weight gain
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Dressing Up and Going Out
It’s been ages since I dressed up to go out. I mean in a single mom’s measurement of time because I’m now a single parent and we don’t get to go out too often because the kids are home. It’s … Continue reading
Is This What We Signed Up For?
I have asked myself that question repeatedly over the years. Did I really sign up for this crazy? The narcissist relationships that have me bugging out with insomnia? I’m a fixer by nature and over the years, I repeatedly put … Continue reading
Posted in 50 years old, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, women 50
Tagged bad behavior, crazy, ego, family, good girl syndrome, life, marriage, narcissist, peace, self-worth, spiritual healing, toxic relationships
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Single Parenting
It’s like I have handcuffs on even though I’m divorced. We were supposed to co-parent, but that never happened. It is fine because I was the parent throughout our marriage anyway. But these days, there’s a lot going on with … Continue reading
Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love
Tagged co-parenting, connecting, ex-husband, family bonds, home, kids and divorce, letting go, life, relationships, sadness, single mom
11 Comments
Single Girls Get Ready For Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is here. Well, it’s almost here, but you’ve got to be ready in your head, because the stores are jam packed with Valentine stuff. Flowers, candies, cards and all of the things that put such pressure on us, … Continue reading
