Lessons Learned from My Divorce: Financial and Emotional Insights

My divorce was final on 12/3(3 days before my 50th birthday) but I got the notice in the mail today!!! How do I feel, you ask? Well, I feel empty, relieved, happy, sad, broke, and like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. There’s just one more detail that has to be taken care […]

The Joy of Holiday Mischief: A Personal Reflection

I did something, that I knew was wrong but I did it anyway, and it felt so good to do it. The pick up of his items took place on Sunday. Yes I left everything outside in boxes and it happened to rain a little bit on them. Yes I sprinkled gold, green, and red […]

The Journey to Independence: Final Steps Post-Divorce

So today, his stuff was picked up! 9 am, right when it was scheduled. And it was such a shame that it was raining…..I say sarcastically, I had no qualms about putting it out in the rain. This has been 19 month in the making. It definitely didn’t have to take this long but he dragged […]

Divorce and Moving On: My Path to a Fresh Start

Finally, this Sunday, I hand over the things that he wants from the house. Thank god it wont be him picking them up. He is having some family members pick it all up. I plan on having everything outside in the driveway and I will stay inside. I will have someone here with me for moral support. I […]

Overcoming Challenges: My Journey Through a Tough Property Dispute

So much back and forth, recently and legally. We are finally almost there!!! All signatures are done. He is being a real ass right to the end though. He said that he didn’t want to hand over the deed to the house until he could pick up his remaining crap from the house. I said […]

Final Steps to Freedom: My Divorce Journey

I haven’t written in a little while since there really isn’t much new. My divorce should be final in the next couple of weeks. The house will be all mine! I cant wait to make the announcement when everything is final. I have been working on a letter, for 15 months, to send to him […]

Life After Divorce: Embracing Change and Moving Forward

2 different psychics told me back in February that my divorce would be final in 6-9 month from then. Well, it will be final in Nov so they were right! Today I signed the final divorce agreement so in about 30 days or so, I will be divorced officially. It took 15 months and a lot of $$$$ to […]

Coping with Life’s Curveballs: Finding Strength

Life can really throw us some curve balls. We are all given challenges in life and it’s how we choose to deal with them that allows us to get through each day. A week ago, a very dear friend of mine was in a motor cycle accident and fortunately lived. His passenger tragically passed away from the accident. I […]

Legal Process Frustrations: A Personal Account

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 […]

Romantic Date Nights: Seniors Dancing and Love Stories

I 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 […]