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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
27 Comments
Conversations With Myself
Do you ever stop and listen to the thoughts you have all day long? Are you ever aware of the conversations you have with yourself or better said, yourselves? Because yesterday was a tremendously hard day for me and my … Continue reading
Posted in 50 years old, addiction, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, women 50
Tagged cold turkey, compassion, excuses, failure, gratitude for kindness, healthy choices, kids say the darndest things, looking for advice, nicotine, quitting smoking, starting over, talking to myself, thoughts, vape
21 Comments
This Happened Yesterday
I just got off the phone with a friend whom I trust completely. We were discussing the bad habit I picked up when the ex left years ago. Her angels told her to talk with me about it today, although … Continue reading
Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love
Tagged addiction, bad habit, breaking bad habits, cigarettes, ex-husband, excuses, grief, healing, health, numbness, payback, quitting, recovery, smoking cessation, Soren Kierkegaard
29 Comments
Going Out and Coming Home
Married for 20+ years and now divorced is a change when you go out. Before, I was a social butterfly, always enjoying getting dressed up, going out with friends (and hubby) and entertaining. It was a lovely time in my … Continue reading
Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50
Tagged custody of kids, divorce is hard, excuses, home alone, life changes, recluse, social butterfly
24 Comments
Sometimes You Just Need A Little Push
I was invited out last night to meet a bunch of Moms that I was close with years ago when our kids were on the same sports team. We were supposed to meet for drinks and apps at a place … Continue reading