Category Archives: Divorce

Flashbacks

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Suzanne

I’m having flashbacks today. Michael’s on my mind. Spring is in the air and I find myself longing for love again. Was Michael love? I think so. Love means a lot of things. I loved him as a fellow human … Continue reading →

Posted in Divorce, Dysfunction, Love, Relationships, Uncategorized | Tagged Connection, Curiosity, divorce, Energy, Father, flashbacks, Grief, Heartbreak, Love, lovefeelsgood, Marriage, Men, poetry, Relationships, separation, Writer, Writers, Writing | Leave a comment

The Weekend/Separation Anxiety

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Suzanne

I cried every Friday when they left, that first year. Then I started dancing. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2017

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I Organized My Files Tonight

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Suzanne

I organized my files tonight. Now I’m ready for love. I’ve grown up. Finally reached adulthood. It’s time. My time. Time for love. I don’t have to prove anything, to myself or anyone else, anymore. I just have to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Divorce, Essay, Essays, Personal Essay, Uncategorized | Tagged divorce, Essay, Love, Organization, Progress | 2 Comments

I Wear Color

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Suzanne

I wear color. Sapphire adorns my ring finger, turquoise and plum encircle my wrist. Navy blue warms my arms and chest, hot magenta stretches tight across my thighs. The ring belongs to my ex-husband. He put it on my finger … Continue reading →

Posted in Colors, Divorce, Life, Sapphire, Separation | Tagged Blogging, Boulder, Class Ring, Colors, divorce, Sapphire, separation, Wedding Ring, Writing | 7 Comments

Weekend Agenda

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Suzanne

Friday: Write, Teach, Run errands, Teach, Eat, Sleep Saturday: Blog, Clean, Skype, Walk, Work, Dance Sunday: Drive to my old house, Pack my previous life into a few small boxes, Feel sick, Come home, Cry, Move on with my new … Continue reading →

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Titles

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Suzanne

It took me a year and a half to see Someone I wouldn’t choose as a friend Had been a husband to me. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015 Hopefully that will change one day.

Posted in Divorce, Friendship, Poetry | Tagged Choices, divorce, Friendship, Husband, Marriage, Poem, Poet, poetry, Titles | Leave a comment

Change of Address

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Suzanne

He says dejectedly, … Continue reading →

Posted in Change, Divorce, Peace | Tagged Change, divorce, Peace, Poverty | Leave a comment

Falling

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Suzanne

Love is like childbirth. You forget the pain, and do it again. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015

Posted in Divorce, Heartache, Joy, Love, Pain, Poetry | Tagged Birth, Childbirth, divorce, Falling in love, Happiness, Heartache, Joy, Love, Motherhood, Pain, poetry | 2 Comments

A New Season

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Suzanne

The smell of the grill and fresh cut grass feel like summer to me. I used to have BBQs with my family this time of year. Now I don’t eat meat. And I no longer have a family. He always … Continue reading →

Posted in Divorce, Poetry, Prose, Separation, Short Stories | Tagged BBQ, divorce, Family, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, Prose, separation, Short Stories, Short Story, Summer | 1 Comment

Change of Plans/Neither did I

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Suzanne

“I think only three of us are supposed to move out.” “I’ll respect your decision, but I’m afraid it will mean the beginning of the end. And I never wanted it to end this way.” With tears that could no longer … Continue reading →