Ambiguous grief. What is it? It is the grief experienced from the loss of a loved one, who is still alive, accompanied by a change or death of the relationship. It can feel like torture. As humans, we want closure. When we don’t get it, we are challenged to live […]
Category: Betrayal
DESPERATE FOR AN APOLOGY?
We think when we’ve been “wronged”, we deserve an apology. Some validation that we are right and they are wrong. It makes us angry every time we think about the injustice. Judgement, bitterness, righteousness; it can fill us up. If they would just ADMIT some […]
CAUSING PAIN?
Who wants to feel pain? Hurt? No one does. So instead we lash out and hurt those around us. Sometimes even ourselves. This was never more clear to me at the end of my marriage and the months following. I was the object of a […]
STORMS
Lifetime of calm water? No thank you. Those storms made me the person I am today. I wouldn’t have the great friendships I have now without those lessons. I wouldn’t be the mom I am without those experiences. I know for a fact I wouldn’t […]
FEELING BROKEN?
Stop holding onto pieces that don’t fit you anymore. Let those fall. What remains is the beginning of something extraordinary. When I was at my lowest, I felt broken, shattered to be exact. I was desperate to cling to what was left, what felt familiar. […]
FEELING SORRY FOR YOURSELF?
Ouch. This might hurt. As long as you are feeling sorry for yourself, you will be stuck. It’s normal, it’s hard out there, right? Life challenges us. Things happen. Rise up to the challenges. Put your ego aside. Take responsibility. When I stopped feeling sorry for […]
WOUNDS
The wound is the place where light enters you. When we are hurt, it is a chance for growth and change IF WE ALLOW IT. We have the choice to let the light in or keep the lid on tight. Growth is painful and scary, […]
JEALOUSY
Did you know that jealousy is a red flag that we don’t feel worthy? I know this more than anyone. Of all the emotions that I have dealt with since my divorce, I don’t love admitting this one. I was ashamed of it. It was […]
BETRAYAL
HELP If you have been betrayed and are in pain, this is the blog for you. More than that, if you feel stuck in that pain and isolation like you’ve failed somehow and are searching for help, THIS is the blog for you. If you […]
GRIEVING THE LOSS OF A RELATIONSHIP – Part 1
Do you feel like you should be over it by now? Seriously, I should be over this. Why am I still struggling? I asked myself that question so many times. The only time we want to really talk about grief is when we are grieving. […]
