Life after an unexpected divorce.
Back on August 31st, I posted that he finally surrendered to my terms. My attorney said he was going to send all of the appropriate paperwork to him to get signatures. 3 weeks has gone by, so I reached out to my attorney, to see what was going on. My attorney informs me that he […]
Read More Legal Process Frustrations: A Personal AccountI am currently out watching a band perform. I am currently dating the guitar player in this band. The gig is taking place at a Moose lodge and there are about 50 people here listening and dancing. Needless to say, I am the youngest person here but I don’t mind. I am loving watching the […]
Read More Romantic Date Nights: Seniors Dancing and Love StoriesI didn’t even realize today’s date until I was wishing someone a happy birthday online. Today would have been my 24th wedding anniversary, but instead, its the tail end of my divorce. I am still waiting for to see the final papers with his signatures. I cant believe how fast time has gone, but how […]
Read More Finding Strength After Divorce: A Personal Journey“He has surrendered to my terms” is what the email said from my lawyer yesterday! Oh happy day!!! It only took a little over 15 months and a lot $$$$ to get to this point. So the papers will be drawn up and we await the signatures. Soon, this house will be mine and I […]
Read More After 15 Months: My Journey to Home OwnershipOn the dating front, I met someone this week. He is really different then the handful of guys I have met so far. As scared as I was about the dating scene, I must say, it has gotten easier and I feel more comfortable going out on dates. You just have to relax and have […]
Read More How to Overcome Dating Anxiety and Enjoy Going OutBeing in the wedding industry doesn’t help me get over my marriage ending. Every day, I talk with brides and help them plan their wedding and every day, I think about my situation. It’s their happy time and my sad time. I watched a really great documentary on HBO called 112 weddings. I would highly […]
Read More Reflections on Marriage: Lessons Learned from HeartbreakNo plans for this holiday weekend???….well join the club. It came up on me fast and I put a couple feelers out but no bites, everyone else is busy it seems. Oh well, I will make the best of it. I can get some stuff done around the house, relax, enjoy time with the dogs. […]
Read More Coping with a Quiet Holiday WeekendToday I am going to a wedding by myself, for the first time ever. My first thought is of sadness, since I am going through a divorce. My second thought is of loneliness since I’m going to it alone. I wonder how I’ll make it through the day emotionally. My third thought is of course […]
Read More Emotional Journey: Attending a Wedding Post-DivorceI haven’t written anything in a little while. Nothing too exciting has happened recently. I am still waiting for HIM sign the last settlement agreement, then sign over the deed so I can get the house in my name. WHAT IS TAKING SO LONG?????? I hate that parts of my life are on hold and […]
Read More From Uncertainty to Hope: My Personal JourneyI can’t believe that it’s been a year. Remember when you were young and a year took for ever? As you waited for your birthday, summer break, Halloween, Christmas, you know, the biggest things in a kids life.. As an adult, a year seems to go by so quickly. This past Sunday marks 1 year […]
Read More Reflections on a Year: Lessons Learned After a Divorce