Finding Humor In a Hopeless Place
Rhianna might have found love in a hopeless place but can you find humor? I’m asking because humor is not only more likely than love but has the health benefits to get you through divorce. Yes,...
View ArticleDear Richard
I can’t think of a better way to spend a rainy day then to pen a love letter. During divorce we stop believing in love, so bring back that feeling by writing a love letter to anyone of your choice,...
View ArticleMusic Therapy
I saw on Pinterest recently a great tag line; “The problem with real life is there is no soundtrack playing in the background” I couldn’t agree more! With the emotions during a divorce; sadness,...
View Article10 Ways to Lift Your Spirits in November
The days are getting shorter, the nights colder. Although we can’t bring back the light of the summer and we can’t stop the rain from falling on our heads, there are always the simple, small ways to...
View ArticleArm Chair Travel
One of the first things that happens post divorce or separation is the significant decrease in disposable income. Sigh. Consequently, we have less opportunity to travel. But we can still dream....
View ArticleQuote of the Week
I was thinking it would be sweet to make Wednesdays our ‘quote of the week’ post. So let’s begin with something fun. “Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy.” - Benjamin...
View ArticleSweat Therapy
One of the best stress busters during divorce or any difficult time, is exercise. Any sweaty sport, activity or even a simple brisk walk can clear the mind of the negative thoughts firing. Sweat...
View ArticleThe Livin’ Is Easy
“Summertime, and the livin’ is easy…your daddy’s rich and your mamma’s good lookin’..” That old Gershwin jazz tune always plays through my mind in June. Summer is upon us and we’ve waited patiently...
View ArticlePut Your Lipstick On
“Just get up, put your lipstick on and get out there.” This was the advice given to a friend of mine by her grandmother when she was going through her divorce. So many pretty colors to choose from…...
View ArticleDear Richard
From the archives, one of my favorites; I can’t think of a better way to spend a rainy day then to pen a love letter. During divorce we stop believing in love, so bring back that feeling by writing a...
View ArticleDream Interpretation
“Dreams are often most profound when they seem the most crazy.” -Sigmund Freud Whoever said dreams are meaningless was wrong. Do you suffer from nocturnal meanderings that disturb your sleep? Our...
View ArticleThe Wine Diaries-Wine Tour
This post is not about divorce but it is about the therapeutic effects of wine which come in handy during divorce. I am sharing with you a trip I look forward to every year. It has a purpose. The...
View ArticleRoyal Dysfunction
The Royal Tenenbaums is a film about family relationships including divorce and separation. It is one of Wes Anderson’s finest films featuring twisted, kinky, loving, cheated and needy people who...
View Article10 Ways to Brighten Your November
From the archives, how to cheer up the darker days… The days are getting shorter, the nights colder. Although we can’t bring back the light of the summer and we can’t stop the rain from falling on...
View ArticleDid You Take Your Happy Pill?
From the archives…dealing with anger never goes out of style. Did you remember to take your happy pill today? Last week? Last month, last year? OOps. It’s hard to feel happy in the middle of an...
View ArticleThe Gifts of Imperfection-Book Review & Giveaway
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown is definitely an antidote to therapy. In therapy we look inside to see where we went wrong…but in the book, Brene reminds us to look outside ourselves and see...
View ArticleThe Winner Is…
We’re all winners…but there is one winner of Brene Brown’s The Gifts Of Imperfection. Thank you all for your comments and feedback. I really appreciate my readers contributing to our discussions...
View ArticleHow Will You Tell Your Story?
AS each new day unfolds, so does your story. Will you tell yours? How will you tell it? Will it be a comedic play, a romantic novel, a love song, a dramatic film or serious documentary. Maybe...
View ArticleOoh La La-You’re a French Goddess
Bonjour! What does divorce have to do with your beauty? Everything. During any life challenge or change, we tend to let go of our beauty rituals. We run out of time, money and simply lose sight of...
View ArticleMadonna and Abba-Help! I Need a Music Update!
What does it say about me that I have Madonna and Abba on my ipod? OLD? or CLASSIC? Pressing play reminds me ‘I”m old classic”. My kids are forever making fun of my itunes library, the brats. I...
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