I dreaded the end of season party for my son's football team. I actually lost sleep over it. Here's why: 1. I didn't know any of the other parents. It was the first middle school team my son had played on and the families came from all different neighborhoods and elementary schools. 2. I was going [...]
I didn't fall apart during or after the divorce like everyone expected. I was worried as hell about how it would affect our children, scared to death about taking care of everything myself (how would I find the energy?) but ultimately not afraid to be alone. I knew I was on my way. I was doing [...]
I know I'm not supposed to talk about it but sex and sensuality are on the tip of my tongue and very often heating up my thoughts. What can I say? My whole being is alive, including my body and its desires. I'm newly divorced and newly carefree. I feel like a twenty-something with the wisdom [...]
Now That I Am On My Own: 1. I check my purse three or four times before I get out of the car to make sure I have my keys. I do not want to have to call my ex-husband (has spare set). I am slightly OCD about this. 2. I'm more aware of my body. [...]
After we started the divorce process, my ex-husband made the comment, You're the first one over the wall. At the time, I knew of several women who found their marriages deeply unfulfilling and/or unbearable. Even though they were miserable they were afraid to take the leap and end it. Now I wondered if they were watching to see [...]
Doesn't happen overnight but you turn around And a month's gone by and you realize you haven't cried ... I'm busy getting stronger ~ Sara Evans, A Little Bit Stronger You're not helpless! My mom would say when I hesitated or balked about doing something intimidating to me, like mowing the lawn. Despite her affirmation, I questioned [...]
