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Comment on Happy anti-versary to me: the 5 most important things I’ve learned since my divorce by Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 07:05:20 +0000

Thank you for taking the time to read & write, Sue. Sending you strength & love.

Comment on Happy anti-versary to me: the 5 most important things I’ve learned since my divorce by Sue

Sue — Sun, 14 Jun 2015 12:23:32 +0000

Thank you for this blog. I am currently going through my first year of separation with what would have been our 20th anniversary just days away. My usual reaction is to build a wall, stay unemotional and ignore my inner feelings. Knowing this is not healthy, im trying to figure how to deal with this day. Reading your posts fills me with positive energy, hope and commitment to heal. One thing i have been encountering are other single moms filled with bitterness, anger, no hope and negativity. Its hard sometimes not to join the pity party, but i am determined to move beyond that. Life is too short, there is too much life to enjoy and i want to live a long happy life, whether i end up married again or not. Having such positive, forward thinking, open minded people, like you, share their good ‘fortune’ is a true blessing

Comment on Happy anti-versary to me: the 5 most important things I’ve learned since my divorce by Pamela

Pamela — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 02:04:57 +0000

Hi Karen – I loved meeting you & your husband at the dog park last month and have thought of you often. I’m so glad you took the time to visit the site & read a few posts. Hope Dug & I will see you at the park again soon. xo

Comment on Welcome to the Afterwife by Maria Manley

Maria Manley — Thu, 14 May 2015 16:25:39 +0000

Pam,

Just prior to reading your post, I was ferociously pouring through articles on bodybuilding and juicing while noshing on chocolates and Gummie Bears, and casually sipping a nice glass of red. Empty Blow Pop wrappers littered my end table, and a sad looking Orville Redenbacher pop up bowl sat as crinkled and lonely as my sorry ass on the floor beside my bed. Sidelined by a recent injury to my hip flexors and quads during an attempt to transform my body from flab to fab in just twelve weeks, and lamenting the end of a two and a half year relationship, you could say I was feeling a little down and more than defeated. Not even Joe Cross of “Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead” fame could inspire me. But you did. I got rid of all the junk, put a cork on the wine and the whining, and went for a good hobble. You have reminded me to be kind to my body; to take it slow; and to set realistic, doable goals. You have my unyielding support in your journey to wellness and fitness, and I will be joining you on that journey every step of the way!

Maria

Comment on Why did we divorce anyway? Hint: it wasn’t about sex, power or money by MOM

MOM — Sat, 09 May 2015 21:08:11 +0000

very well written with oh so many great ideas of how to move forward with an old or a new relationship

Comment on Girl, please.You are NOT a single mom: when married women think they’re single parents. by Meg

Meg — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 11:03:39 +0000

My pet peeve is divorced women who claim the title of single mom. Single moms face a unique set of challenges and, even in this modern day, social stigma. Also, their children are more likely to be a part of any number of dire statistics regarding current well being and future successes in life.

Comment on For the love of books – technology and the new age of reading by Karen

Karen — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 00:05:19 +0000

That’s great: No screens after seven. We’re going to implement that by officially teling friends and family we’re only reachable on our landline after that. Love this idea. And I was also a slow semi-convert to e-books, but I like the option, now. Nice post.

Comment on Happy anti-versary to me: the 5 most important things I’ve learned since my divorce by Karen

Karen — Sat, 11 Apr 2015 23:56:57 +0000

We (husband and I) met you at a dog park not that long ago and I have read a few of your posts – interesting reading. I was married and divorced by the time I was 23, with a 3-year old on my hip. My husband’s marriage lasted the same amount of time. We aren’t officially married, but we’ve been together and living as husband and wife for nearly 9 years now … and we always say that if we hadn’t experienced our first marriages, we would never have been able to weather the absolute crappy times that have been thrown our way in the last six (read it and weep: SIX) years: a head injury resulting in dramatic and frequent seizures, major depression, superbug infection, 5 surgeries, single incomes … you name it … but there is nobody else I’d rather go through this with. There IS life after divorce and I think your points above are all so on-the-money … a great read.

Comment on Happy anti-versary to me: the 5 most important things I’ve learned since my divorce by Pamela

Pamela — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 02:02:49 +0000

Thank you, Mom. I love that you are still my biggest fan. Love you.

Comment on Happy anti-versary to me: the 5 most important things I’ve learned since my divorce by Pamela

Pamela — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 02:02:20 +0000

Thank you, My Maritime Sister. Love you too!