Out of the Mire
…because thriving is the goal
Tag: divorce
Real Talk
Stress. It doesn’t have to be a bad thing. I keep telling myself that. Stress is one of those buzz words in our culture that implies that something is wrong. It’s not something that needs to be. It is simply an outside force acting… Continue Reading “Real Talk”
Asking For Help
Therapy Tuesday was a big day in my world. It was moving day for my ex-husband. It was official. He was moving out. In some ways, it has all happened so fast. In other ways, it has not. I have been treading water for… Continue Reading “Asking For Help”
First Fruits
I have written at length about the dynamics within my marriage that contributed to its dissolution. No one gets married to get divorced. This is, however, the right thing. I was told three years ago by a therapist that our situation was not sustainable,… Continue Reading “First Fruits”
Therapy Tuesday: Rewriting History
Tuesday’s therapy session was excellent. In fact, it was so good that it is worth sharing. I have been trying to document the therapeutic process in an effort to depict how the process works so that those who are afraid of entering in will… Continue Reading “Therapy Tuesday: Rewriting History”
To Blame or Not To Blame
Truth is not easy. Telling it, avoiding it, denying it, seeing it. Sometimes it isn’t clear. The truth, from my perspective, might look wildly different from someone else’s perspective. Perspectives. I do understand this. Perspective-taking is the bedrock of empathy. Before you can enter… Continue Reading “To Blame or Not To Blame”
Healthy Assertiveness
Eight years ago after I had completed my epic three-year life and personality overhaul aka three years of psychotherapy, my therapist, a certified life coach in addition to being a therapist, changed his approach. We left the therapeutic approach behind and entered into coaching, a… Continue Reading “Healthy Assertiveness”
Therapy Tuesday: It’s Not Your Fault
Last Monday, my husband asked if he could take me out to lunch. I immediately felt a mild dread bloom in my stomach. We have an awkward and unusual living situation. We have stated that we no longer want to be married. We both… Continue Reading “Therapy Tuesday: It’s Not Your Fault”
Being Jack Donaghy
I wondered what writing this post might feel like. I wondered if I would ever arrive at this point. Would I ever find my courage? Would the door ever open up for me? Was it possible? Would I ever feel permitted? I sat in… Continue Reading “Being Jack Donaghy”
Truth Hurts
While the truth is necessary for our forward movement it also hurts. For many of us, our relationships with our mothers need the most truth and are also the source of most our pain in life particularly if there is abuse. Applying truth, boundaries, and learning to stand our ground can be especially helpful as we grieve our losses in close family relationships.
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