Yesterday was a big step. We opened the door to the conversation about Divorce as we recorded our first podcast for the Divorcee Cafe. It's time to bring it out of the shadows and talk about it: the good, the bad, the ugly in order for us all to move on and heal. It didn't really hit us until after …
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A Bit Taboo
Traveling the road of divorce contemplation was a scary one. In fact, it took a very long time for me to openly discuss my feelings with anyone. From where I stood, I believed even saying the word "divorce" was taboo. However, my perception of marriage and divorce was changing and the "D-word" …
Let’s do this thing!
When I first got divorced, I had no idea what to do, who to talk to, or where to find support. I made my way through like most people do, but looking back, I knew there was a better way if only I had the tools and clearer road map. I created the Divorcee Cafe as a place for people to come for …
Tumbled Polished Beauty
I spent some time walking along the waters edge today, feeling the sand squish between my toes and pull away with the tide. Connecting with the ocean, however brief it may be, always has me curling up inside like a snail in her shell, wanting to be alone and quiet. I am always scanning the beach …
It’s not your job…
Two weeks ago, my friend sat me down, looked me in the eyes, and told me: The pain of a thousand lifetimes is not yours to carry. It’s not your job and you need to let go. It’s not your job to be responsible for other people’s happiness. It is not your job to absorb their pain and frustration. …