What I Learned About Me Through Rejection
My dad has patiently listened to me analyze the crap out of my marriage. Finally today he said, “You need to stop looking for something you did wrong. You’re probably never going to understand what happened. He probably doesn’t even know what happened.” I have always had this belief that no matter what I go […]
Forgiving Yourself: You Did The Best You Could
A blog was posted in a group about a woman who had a successful career when she first married, and left the work world to stay home with her special needs children. She devoted her life to her children and didn’t keep up with her skills. Then she and her husband split up and she […]
The Alien Who Ate My Heart
You said you loved me. That no woman had ever treated you right. That what you wanted, what you needed Was a good woman like me So you could live in love and harmony. I asked God if I should marry you. The divine love that filled my heart Could never be denied. Nor the […]
Are These 5 Manipulation Techniques Being Used on You?
We’re all guilty of manipulation to some degree. We all want to control outcomes, but there are some who step into manipulation unintentionally and others who are what I call master manipulators. The Well-Meaning Manipulator People confuse power for love. Just because you see someone is making a choice that will destroy them doesn’t mean it’s […]
When You Really Just Want Revenge
Once I got through the initial shock I got mad. I wanted God to send vengeance. I wanted revenge — retribution. It seemed like each morning I woke up with some new form of vengeance God could inflict on my soon-to-be-ex. I wanted him to pay. I knew I shouldn’t pray for that and I […]
Priorities And The Only Two Things That Last
I’ve lost a lot over the last 5 years — a thriving business, two homes, a gorgeous piece of property I dreamed over and planned over, a couple husbands, and my sweet mother. I’ve endured 2 big heartbreaks. This is the 3rd time I’ve had to start over in a 5 year period. My priorities […]
I’m Good
Just wanted to let you know I’m good. Yes, I’m documenting and processing and there are moments the emotions bubble up and I process them in writing. Yet, I’m so blessed with an awesome support system — my wonderful Daddy and family members, a sweet brother-in-law Chris Kline who constantly checks on us, my sister Karen […]
Stop Settling for Mediocrity
A little self examination … In my first marriage I knew I enabled the situation. I played a role. In this situation I do not believe it has much to do with me as much as I was sent to be the love and give someone a chance to choose love, peace and harmony. I […]
Sometimes You Just Have to Feel Your Feelings
People tell me I should look on the bright side. That I’m better off without him. That he isn’t the one who is supposed to travel the next section of my life with me. Yes, I get that. I “know” a lot of things. I know I will forgive and move past this to a […]
Healing Through Writing
Writing is very cathartic for me as you can tell from my posts. It probably seems weird that I’m posting so much of my personal path through pain, but people are telling me they are benefiting from my raw vulnerability. And if this mess I’m going through can help someone process their own pain, then […]
My Double Broken Heart
I have a double broken heart right now. One from my mother’s passing and the other from my husband suddenly withdrawing his love. The juxtaposition of my mother’s love with the withdrawal of love has been poignant, and I do not believe the timing is coincidental. While the timing feels cruel, I believe it is also a […]
My Broken Heart
When I was young I had big plans For what I long to have. I dreamed of love and starry nights And long walks on the sand. I thought life would be rosy With much to look forward to. But I kneel here now before You, Lord, With just one thing in hand. Here’s my […]
The Juxtaposition of Love and Loss
I reflect on the times in my life when I’ve fallen in love… that temporary flame that roars to life in a heartbeat but then fizzles as fast as it came. Then, there are the times I’ve given my heart and soul only to have the other person’s heart harden and cut me off for […]
Starting Over Again: Hoping The 3rd Time is the Charm
In my life I’ve truly loved three men. My experience with all three ended in disappointment, but what I carried away from those situations is priceless. With the first, I gained 6 beautiful children. I came to fully grasp the power of choice and consequences, and through necessity became a confident business woman and bestselling author. […]
