Finding Strength Through Battle

Tomorrow will be the end of a long and tortuous process.  I am hitting a new milestone in my journey of change and I cannot wait for the finish line.  Tomorrow I will face the X in court for the completion of our custody battle that has been dragging on since January.  Ten months of… Continue reading Finding Strength Through Battle

Eight Tips for Surviving a Breakup

It has been over a year since my split with the X.  I don't even recognize the person I was then.  I was caught between feeling free and feeling abandoned.  Feeling relieved and feeling afraid.  Excited and hurt.  Going through a divorce or any breakup really is filled with so many emotions.  I remember thinking… Continue reading Eight Tips for Surviving a Breakup

The Dreaded Custody Handoff

It is Sunday afternoon on my off weekend and I feel the anxiety building up.  In about an hour I have the dreaded pick up time where the kids come back home from being with the X  a few days.  Every time I have to gear up for the awkward ten minute exchange I instantly… Continue reading The Dreaded Custody Handoff

A new milestone

My entire year has been a series of milestones to changing my life and the start of this month I hit another one.  When I first separated from the X, I tried to stay focused on some of the positive things.  I do this with most things actually, as a way to keep going through… Continue reading A new milestone