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Helping A Friend Through The Aftermath Of Divorce
I spent all day yesterday with a friend who’s divorced. Although our kids were in school together, we weren’t friends. We met after the ex left me via mutual friends. Subsequently her marriage imploded and so we bonded. She’s doing … Continue reading
Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50
Tagged cheater, ex-wife of a narcissist, friendship, healing, truth
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What A Difference A Friend Makes
Well, I have this friend who LOVES to organize. We are complete opposites in that regard, but I have to follow up on the last post because… I cleaned out sunporch with her help on Sunday and even though my … Continue reading
Posted in finding happiness at 50, inspiration
Tagged friendship, Good Will, letting go of the past, organizing, truth
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A Momentary Seesaw
I got an unusual call yesterday from a man who was investigating the ex. While I daren’t go into more detail, I will say that it amused me greatly. Because funny enough, the ex had to put me down as … Continue reading
Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50
Tagged deadbeat dad, ex-wife of a narcissist, healing after divorce, investigations, truth
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Triggered
My kids heard from their dad and grandparents yesterday. I wasn’t aware that they were talking to them until I overheard their voices. And while I’m not usually an angry person, it triggered something in me that I hadn’t felt … Continue reading
Surrender
Do not mistake my choice to patiently allow what is to happen as surrender. While I am not being vocal about it, I am quietly allowing what is to unfold, to do exactly that now. It isn’t easy for me … Continue reading
What’s In A Lie?
A lie is a lie. A white lie is a lie. A half truth is a lie. A hidden truth is a lie. A lie by omission is a lie. Intended deception is a lie. A false impression is a … Continue reading
Posted in divorce, poetry
Tagged advice, bad behavior, ex-wife of a narcissist, liars, original poetry, relationships, truth
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Let Me Tell You How I Feel
I told my college kid how I felt the other day. It wasn’t easy, but it had to be said. We’ve always had an incredibly honest relationship. The unconditional love is there so at times, we’ve been more honest than … Continue reading
Posted in divorce, love
Tagged absent father, college kids, ex-husband, excuses, home, need advice, single mom, single parenting college kids, truth
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Why Do We Write?
Excerpt from A Star Is Born – another poignant moment to share with you. “Look, talent comes everywhere, but having something to say, in a way to say it so people listen to it, that’s a whole other bag. Unless … Continue reading
Posted in addiction, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love
Tagged A Star Is Born, being authentic, blogging, Bradley Cooper, encouragement, Lady Gaga, movie moments, music, truth, wordpress, writing
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Change Your Attitude and Embrace 50!
Few people agree with me that turning 50 was a great milestone. A lot of my friends are bemoaning middle age, but not me. I changed the way I looked at my life. I chose to look at turning 50 … Continue reading
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