I was reminded recently that each of us has a light inside of us. It is this light that shows us the best parts of ourselves and guides us to be the best person we can be. It is so easy to forget about that light when life gets difficult. We allow the darkness of... Continue Reading →
The Universe Listens
Drifting along we can feel lost. Drifting along we can feel like we don't know what the next step should be. Drifting along is exactly that... But when you acknowledge where you are at, when you acknowledge that you want a change to happen - sometimes, the universe listens. The hardest part is knowing when... Continue Reading →
Beauty in Difficulty
Divorce is hard.Therapy is hard.Collecting the pieces of yourself is hard.Life is hard. And yet - each and every one of these things, each difficult thing we face is beautiful. (I'm sorry, what?!) It's true. In the midst of each one of our difficult moments, they suck - and they suck hard. But when we... Continue Reading →
Whether You Know It or Not
When we are willing to open up and share, others become willing to do the same. As I wrote in a much earlier blog post - I created this blog not only for myself, but for those who read it as well. My hope has been through sharing my own story, others would see theirs... Continue Reading →
Dating After Divorce
I am surrounded by amazing people in my life. I am surrounded by people who have supported me through the hardest parts of my life. I am surrounded by people who want me to find the happiness that I deserve. More and more I've been getting asked if I've been dating. And my simple response... Continue Reading →
It’s Not All Holly and Jolly
We have officially reached the end of the Holiday season. And as I'm sure many of you saw on different social media sites, the holidays are not always happy and joyful for everyone. This was true for me this year but it wasn't consistent. I loved having time to simply be with my family. I... Continue Reading →
Knowing You’re Not Alone
Going through a divorce can be an isolating experience. Even though you are surrounded by family and friends who are there to lift you up, it often feels like you are alone in your pain. To help me understand what I was thinking, what I was feeling - especially after learning about the affair -... Continue Reading →
Rediscovery
I haven't written anything since the divorce was finalized. I thought my mind would be overflowing. I thought my mind would have more to say than I knew what to do with. On some levels this has been true. But on some other levels, it's like I've had nothing more to say. I think some... Continue Reading →