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Choose Your Ending

May 4, 2021 by not your average mom 2 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: Lessons I've Learned, Uncategorized Tagged With: divorce, facing fears, sitting in discomfort

That Feels Pretty Fucking Awesome

April 21, 2021 by not your average mom 3 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: Lessons I've Learned Tagged With: divorce, getting back on track, making changes, routines, systems

Things Can (And Will) Get Better

March 20, 2021 by not your average mom 1 Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Life at My House Tagged With: divorce, seasons, transitions

The Most Empowering Moment Of My Life Happened About A Month Ago

January 12, 2021 by not your average mom 6 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: Lessons I've Learned Tagged With: divorce, empowerment, learning to surrender, letting go, surrender

Embracing This New Season

December 12, 2020 by not your average mom 2 Comments

While the kids’ dad and I work out the final details of our divorce, we are still living in the same house and nesting. This means that for now, the kids stay in the house and whoever doesn’t have parenting time leaves the house. I stay with my parents when it’s not my time with […]

Filed Under: Self Care Tagged With: adjusting to divorce, divorce, prioritizing yourself, self care

Telling The Kids About The Divorce

August 11, 2020 by not your average mom 9 Comments

I was terrified to tell the kids about the divorce. I Googled just about every combination of words I could think of. How to tell your kids you are getting divorced. The best way to tell your kids you are getting divorced. Tips for telling your kids you are getting divorced. Every article and blog […]

Filed Under: Lessons I've Learned, Life at My House Tagged With: divorce, telling your kids about your divorce

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