So Long 2023!

You know 2023 has been one of those years you sit and reflect and all you can muster up is "Wow...just wow". I know for me this year has been a doozy and from most that I've heard from they concur. So many have deemed this year hard in many different ways. Some experienced a …

Thankful in 2022

This year, more so than most, has gone by in a blink of an eye. Many changes have transpired this year but through the highs and lows, I remain thankful. First and foremost, I am thankful for my family. Even though time gets away, distance can make it hard for us all to connect and …

Moving Forward

We made it! Well almost. The papers are signed, notarized, and have been filed since May. In three weeks, the final hearing will be conducted via Zoom and the divorce will be finalized. All five of us are healing in our own ways and as I look back and consider the turbulence we endured these …

The D Word

Well let’s just clear this up right now for those wondering…The ‘D’ word in question is DIVORCE. Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, lets dive in, shall we? Divorce in our society is perceived by many as failure. The marriage failed so someone or both broke their vows, or either party just …

Co-Parenting and the Game of Tug of War

Co-parenting after a breakup or divorce can be just like a game of tug of war. You think you have a grasp on the rope as does the other side and each side does their very best to pull momentum and make things go their way. One person can say screw this and let go. …

The Imprint

We’ve all seen the movies and perhaps in real life where scorned women take their engagement or wedding rings off and throw them across the room. You know, the dramatic scene. I would venture say that most times it is not as dramatic. In fact, I would say many struggles to remove the ring for …

Hold On, Let Me Overthink This

Hi, I am Adrian, and I am an over thinker. There are times when being critical and overthinking can be helpful however, in terms of dating, it can be disastrous. When you are an over thinker and starting out in the dating world you undermine nearly everything you’ve learned along the way. You question every …

Built a Wall…It Didn’t Work

I took the typical stance of ‘I’m taking time for me’ and ‘I don’t want to date anyone right now’. I mean I think that is the usual response when you’ve had your heart broken, been lied to and endured the crazy roller coaster of divorce. I worked hard on mending my heart, answering the …

When Being Strong is the Only Choice You Have

I have always been a strong willed girl. For as long as I can remember, I have been determined, forthright, and goal-oriented. I always had big ambitions and lofty goals and for the most part, I achieved them. So, it was no surprise to anyone within my circle or myself really that when faced with …

When Letting Go is All You Can Do

Well, here goes nothing. After close to 13 years together, nearly 7 years of those years married and two sons later; my husband and I are getting a divorce. Nothing I'm proud of. I mean I'm now 37, divorced twice and now a single mom of three. I try not to dwell too much on …