I don’t want your husband. Really.

Sep 10

I don’t want your husband. Really.

So there’s this divorced woman at my church, and…
And, what?
You’re worried she’s after your husband?
I have some good news for all of you ladies out there who are concerned about the divorcees at your church. We don’t want your husbands. Really.

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What are your fears?

Sep 06

What are your fears?

What are your fears?

When deciding to end my marriage, I was plagued by so many fears. I was afraid of the future. I was afraid of the unknown. I was afraid for my children. I was afraid that I’d be alone and lonely for the rest of my life.

I’m not usually a fearful person. My parents taught me to be a Strong Woman, just like my mom. However, they also taught me that home was supposed to be safe. Marriage was supposed to be safe. Now, I don’t believe that any more.

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I Think I Graduated

Aug 14

I Think I Graduated

I think I graduated.
It has been four years now.
That’s how long it took me to graduate from high school. That’s how long it took me to graduate from college.
And while I’m sure I’ll need the occasional continuing education class, I’m pretty sure that I graduated from…

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My Non-Aversary

Jul 21

My Non-Aversary

I woke up at 3:15 am. Today is the day I would have an anniversary if I were still married. But I’m not married. So, it’s not my anniversary. Instead it’s my…

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Recovering From Midlife Divorce – Step 7 Magic

Jun 18

Recovering From Midlife Divorce – Step 7 Magic

When recovering from your midlife divorce you should eventually come to a place of acceptance. You were married once. There were good times and there were bad times. Somehow you two lost the plot and it’s over. What’s next? I believe this is the time to…

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Recovering From Midlife Divorce – Step 6

May 31

Recovering From Midlife Divorce – Step 6

When recovering from your midlife divorce there comes a time when the legal mess is over and life begins to settle down. You’ve moved on and new routines have begun. You are past the initial stages of grief, and you look around and start to ask yourself, “What’s next?”

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