Divorce Diaries (Part 9: The Mental Floating Zone of Protection… Detaching.)

          I think I entered a new phase of this journey a couple of weeks ago, and I’m not even sure what to call this phase. After I mentioned letting go in my last post, I thought I finally came into acceptance of a lot of things. I didn’t want to let go of the … More Divorce Diaries (Part 9: The Mental Floating Zone of Protection… Detaching.)

Divorce Diaries (Part 7: Trying to Find Energy when I Feel Completely Drained…)

          It’s amazing how you go through multiple phases throughout the divorce journey. I feel like I’ve hit the no energy phase, or maybe it’s just a deeper form of depression. Extreme fatigue is a usual symptom of mine when I fall into depression, but I don’t know why it feels different this time. Maybe … More Divorce Diaries (Part 7: Trying to Find Energy when I Feel Completely Drained…)

Divorce Diaries (Part 5: Why I am Choosing the Harder Path and Not Asking for Alimony… )

          I’ve been in my head a lot lately. Throughout this whole divorce process, I’ve been having a challenging time with the whole alimony thing. We didn’t have a prenup, but I’m still not asking for anything. People think I’m crazy and tell me that I should think about what I’ve been through. Even recently, … More Divorce Diaries (Part 5: Why I am Choosing the Harder Path and Not Asking for Alimony… )

If WE LEARN From Our MISTAKES, Why Are We Always So Afraid To Make A Mistake?

          If we learn from our mistakes, then why are we so afraid to make them? I saw this question and it really made me think. It’s an interesting question. Why are we so afraid to make mistakes when they teach us so much? Is it fear of the aftermath from the mistake or is … More If WE LEARN From Our MISTAKES, Why Are We Always So Afraid To Make A Mistake?

This is Your Sign to Go for It! (Stop Running from Your Passion!)

          This week I was thinking a lot about time and patience. Most of us want things to happen right away. We often turn away from things once we realize it might take years, or longer than we initially expected. I remember when I was in college, and I changed my major to psychology. I … More This is Your Sign to Go for It! (Stop Running from Your Passion!)

Three Things I Would Do if I weren’t so Afraid.

          Today I came across a journal prompt that really grasped my attention. It made me think about the past and future. The question was: What’s three things you’d do if you weren’t so afraid? As a person who let fear rule her life, it made me want to dive into this topic. There were … More Three Things I Would Do if I weren’t so Afraid.