Four Types of Marital Abandonment You Need to Know About
When I filed for a “fault” divorce (which, in retrospect, was a mistake), one of the reasons cited was “marital abandonment.” It was a clear call – he walked out of the house and... The post Four Types...
View ArticleProgress and Room to Grow
Because of the nature of my first marriage (conflict-less because of a deadly combination of his tendency to lie about everything and my inclination to avoid anything too anxiety-provoking) and the way...
View ArticleThe Importance of Feeling Safe in a Relationship
When you don’t feel safe in a relationship, your focus shifts from connection to protection. Instead of turning towards your partner, you’re turning inward or turning away in an attempt to avoid a...
View ArticleWas Any of It Real?
“When do you think it started?” I was asked recently in regards to my ex’s betrayals. “I traced it back more than two years, but then I made a decision to stop looking. So... The post Was Any of It...
View ArticleShould You Believe Your Triggers?
I could feel it washing over me like a great wave trying to pull me under, both blinding me and choking me. My body went into full-on fight or flight mode, any rational thinking... The post Should You...
View ArticleWhat One-Star Reviews Can Teach Us About Personal Rejection
I recently discovered (and have been devouring) a new-to-me author, Christian Galacar, who is often compared to Stephen King. After I finished my first download of his, I visited the Amazon page to...
View ArticleFeels Like I’ve Been Here Before
I keep getting the strange sense of deja vu. Feeling like I’ve been here before. Which is crazy on the surface of things. After all, this is a global pandemic, the likes of which... The post Feels Like...
View ArticleWhat is a Tsunami Divorce?
What is a Tsunami Divorce? A tsunami divorce is one that completely blindsides a spouse, flattening him or her with a wave that was never spotted. A tsunami divorce is characterized by a normal...
View ArticleHow I Recovered From Spousal Abandonment and Betrayal
Are you struggling with recovery from abandonment or betrayal? I wish there was a recipe for healing after the demise of a marriage – add these ingredients, sift out these elements, let the concoction...
View Article16 Things I Wish I Knew On the Day My Husband Left Me
The text read, “I’m sorry to be such a coward leaving you this way, but I’m leaving you and leaving the state.” My world collapsed. I did too. Here’s what I wish I could tell that woman folded on the...
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