Lust: A strong craving or desire, often of a sexual nature. (Source) – Or – “[A]n unholy desire for the forbidden.” (Source) We often believe the lie that lust or sexual temptation is only a male problem but that’s not the truth. All humans can struggle with these things in different ways… especially women after divorce. When we become aware…
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There are people who like to stay right where they are, in their pain and loss, and wait until things go back to the way they were. I know that’s not you! You’re reading this because you’re ready to get back up on your feet… and move forward after divorce. Or maybe you already have. Staying right where you are would…
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It was nine years ago this week that my mother took her own life. The first couple of years after her death, I attributed her suicide to the chronic mental health, brain disorder that she struggled with her entire life. In the last couple of years, after seeing how other women handle divorce, learning about psychological abuse tactics, and working…
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My friend, Pastor Curtis Alexander, was willing to share a male perspective on the topic of waiting to date, healing, and life after divorce. I think this information is very valuable for us females who are walking the path of surviving and thriving after divorce. Pastor Curtis is an Assistant Pastor and accomplished musician for a church in The Greater…
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I’ve never been someone’s affair partner. I would never do, what several women have done to me. But I don’t totally put the blame on these women, as they were duped and lied to, just like I was. On the other hand, we all know dating someone who is still legally married, no matter how many days or years he’s…
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A painful ending can also be a new beginning depending on how you look at it. Divorce and everything that follows may feel like an ending… but what if it’s really something new? I really thought my life was over after divorce… but now I know I was given a chance at a brand new one. ‘For I know the…
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The hardest thing a separated or divorced mother has to do is let go of her child, especially much earlier than she had originally expected (the age of 18 or so). It’s not supposed to be this way, that’s why it hurts so much. We have to mourn what should have been – for ourselves and our kids. I’ve personally…
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I grew up living in fear. The unhealthy fear of waking my mother (who worked midnights most of my childhood), of making her mad, of not being home when she said, or of talking back and not doing what she asked. I’ve spent my entire life tiptoeing around the house and keeping everything put away because that’s how I was…
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**Please note: This website/ministry is for divorcing/divorced women. Also, this book, by Dr. David Hawkins (a man), was written for women.** Occasionally, a really good book comes along that explains a situation or specific healing needed by many divorcing women. Something that many of us can relate to and benefit from a little more education. That’s when I feel it’s…
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A huge part of divorce healing is personal growth. Truthfully, it’s probably the biggest part. For each of us, that can look different but the continual goal is getting emotionally healthy. Coming from a dysfunctional and emotionally abusive background, I had to look back at that abuse to be able to move forward and find out what my “assertive rights” were….
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