You Don’t Have to Be Friends With Your Ex (Or His New Wife)
When I look back on it, I’m pretty sure it was all Bruce and Demi’s fault. You see, by the time my marriage started to falter and then ended in the middle…
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If I Lived ‘til I was a Hundred and Two
I am a live music junkie. It doesn’t take much for me to plunk down some cash and go see a performer live. From large arena shows, to small house concerts –…
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Holiday Traditions: Through Loss and Change
Christmas! It is my favorite time of year. When Christmas comes to mind, so do all the traditions that come along with it. Some of them are old that stem from my…
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When Your Ex Comes Back
When my ex left, he really left! He packed up and moved four states away. We had very little contact with each other, save only necessary communication concerning our kiddo. It has been…
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Failure or Success: The Half Full Glass is Just Room for More Vodka
My marriage wasn’t a failure. My divorce was a success. People love to give their opinions on how much a failure others are. Especially when faced with beliefs that go against the…
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The Power of the Necklace
I turned 40 on March 16, 2013. This was during one of the darkest times of my life. About six weeks after my birthday, I went on a trip with two friends…
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I Would NOT Be Friends with Me
Since the announcement of my divorce, I have sought some much needed counseling to help me work through and process the emotional overload and baggage that is weighing on my mind. It…
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Accidental Polyamory Saved My Sanity
Growing up, I tried to adhere to strict Christian values. Remember those WWJD bracelets that were popular mid-90s? I had one in just about every color. More than once in high school…
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What a High Conflict Divorce Mediator Wants You to Know About Mediation
Note: This is according to Minnesota. Other states have different rules and laws, stated at deanhineslawyer.com. This should not be substituted as legal advice. This post is for information purposes only. As…
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The Best Advice: Don’t Give an Ultimatum
When it comes to love, it’s not always about an either or. Being raised a conservative Christian, I believed that there was one person who would love you and only you forever…
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