When I filed for divorce I was pretty clueless. And I was focused on all the wrong things. I wasted so much time and energy on stuff that didn’t matter at all. So I’m going to share what I wish I had done differently so you don’t waste as much time and energy as I […]
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Finding Myself Again
I finalized my divorce in December 2020, and I moved into a new place in February 2021. I was married for sixteen years. In that time I became a step mom to two step sons, gave birth to five kids, and completely lost track of who I was. The decision to leave my house […]
Choose Your Ending
One of the things that held me back from getting divorced was the thought of leaving or losing my house. I didn’t think I could handle leaving the house, and I didn’t think the kids would be okay with it. If I’m going to be totally honest, I also looked at holding onto the house […]
That Feels Pretty Fucking Awesome
Over the last two months, I totally derailed myself. The combination of the physical and mental exhaustion from moving, the pandemic and the divorce came to a head I guess. I only really had one good cry during the whole process. It was the morning of Thanksgiving. The process had been going on for over […]
Things Can (And Will) Get Better
It’s the first day of spring, and that means new life and new beginnings. I find myself in that season, personally. In December I finalized my divorce after 16 years of marriage, and in February I moved into a new home. There has been a lot of change in my life recently – it’s why […]
The Most Empowering Moment Of My Life Happened About A Month Ago
There is a quote about surrender. Surrender has, over the course of my life, been my biggest obstacle. I have held on SO TIGHTLY to what I think I need and the way I am sure things are supposed to happen that what I truly need is often prevented from reaching me. I’ve blocked what […]
