Tag 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 →

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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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Tedtalk by Tracy McMillan

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Suzanne

This is perfect for everyone; married, single, divorced, a nun, a teenager.  Really for everyone.  Not what you might expect.  Please hang in there and watch the whole thing.  It’s worth it!  Great advice to live by with a creative … Continue reading →

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Landing Gear

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Suzanne

I remember that sweet moment when I realized my life was no longer in transition. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2016

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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 →

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Storytelling

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Suzanne

I always told him the same story when he was growing up. The plot was simple – love, marriage, sex. Now the characters have changed, and we’re both too old for fairy tales. I think I’ll give non-fiction a shot. … Continue reading →

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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 →

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What’s Your Sign?

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Suzanne

I’m taking off the sign I’ve been wearing that reads: Wanted Dysfunctional Relationship Copyright Suzanne Norton 2016

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Becoming

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Suzanne

I don’t just write for me anymore, I write for you as well.  I used to write because it was a natural part of my existence.  It was for me alone.  Things like stream of consciousness and essays on topics … Continue reading →

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Here Again

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Suzanne

It’s been awhile.  I used to come here every Saturday and write.  I wrote about the people, about my surroundings, what was happening right there in the moment.  Saturday was my day to do whatever I wanted.  By myself, no … Continue reading →

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