We were inseparable for the better part of ten years. We met at the age of four at a Mother’s Day Out group at our church. I remember being drawn to her pigtails, her white-blond cornsilk hair reminded me of one of my dolls and stood in contrast to my much wilder and darker mane.Continue reading “Growing Apart in Marriage”
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Are You In Love With the Person or With Their Potential?
I was lucky. The decision to file for divorce was a no-brainer for me. At that point, my husband was MIA, had committed bigamy and had used all of my money (and credit) to fund his other life. Many of you do not or did not have that decision present itself in such a clear-cutContinue reading “Are You In Love With the Person or With Their Potential?”
Why We Struggle to Believe Things Can Be Different
I recently turned (gulp!) forty. Something about those milestone birthstone birthdays encourages reflection. So I found myself thinking back to my thirtieth birthday… Ten years ago, I awoke with the determination to learn to run a mile. My first efforts were pitiful, as I barely managed to cover a quarter of my goal. But itContinue reading “Why We Struggle to Believe Things Can Be Different”
When You’re No Longer At Home In Your Own Skin
It was a snake that first taught me that growth is uncomfortable. It was a Kenyan sand boa, a small and docile breed, that found its way into my life over twenty years ago. The gentle creature seemed to enjoy being handled and even was tolerant of the inquisitive sniffs and snorts of my over-enthusiasticContinue reading “When You’re No Longer At Home In Your Own Skin”