Pubbing and Clubbing Post Divorce
I’ve had some great nights out recently with the girlfriends. Some of us are married and some are single but we all have this in common; Girls Just Wanna Have Fun…I’ve never been a club girl and...
View ArticleChristmas Gifts to Avoid for the Divorcee
With Christmas around the corner we’re starting to make lists of who’s naughty and who’s nice. It got me to thinking about some of the depressing gifts I received from well meaning friends and family...
View ArticleDivorce Touches Us All
If I continued driving for a few more hours I would make it to B.C.’s beautiful Wine Country. I could sample some ice wine, I’m thinking as my windshield wipers barely keep pace with the smashing...
View ArticleThe Social Divorce
Are you on social media sites? How has being involved in social media effected your divorce? There was no social media when I was first separated. When I joined face book it was to stay in touch...
View ArticleQuote of the Week
I was thinking it would be sweet to make Wednesdays our ‘quote of the week’ post. So let’s begin with something fun. “Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy.” - Benjamin...
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“No soul that seriously and constantly desires joy will ever miss it. Those who seek find. To those who knock it is opened.” -C.S. Lewis, The Great Divorce Where and how do you find yours? Leave a...
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“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” Eleanor Roosevelt This one gives me pause. How do I let someone make me feel inferior? Isn’t it what they say or do that makes me feel...
View ArticleDivorce Self Care-5 Tips)
There is no more stressful time than during a divorce, except for death. Think about that for a minute. Divorce is a grieving process of sorts. If you are going through it right now, chances are...
View ArticleQuote of the Week
This message couldn’t be more relevant than during divorce or any other life crisis… “Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” –...
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Oh, to have a good friend! One who doesn’t let you down, who believes in you…those are the gems…and you’ll need them during a divorce! “A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where...
View ArticleBloglovin’
Bloglovin’ update; Have you heard of bloglovin’? I hadn’t until recently and now I can be located on Bloglovin’ as of today under lisathomsonlive the great escape a girl’s guide to leaving a...
View ArticleThe Wine Diaries-When Friends Are Living Ghosts
They haven’t died. They still walk this planet maybe even in the same small town as you but you never see them. They have long since departed from your life. You’re simply two people who share...
View ArticleAfter The Affair Radio Interview
Dear readers, I’m very excited to announce my first radio interview hosted by Nina Hilger of DzintarsCers.com, an affiliate of CBC Radio. Nina has put together an inspiring interview with three...
View ArticleGossip Defense
One of the inevitable side effects of divorce is the ensuing gossip. Yes, little old you become fodder and material for idle gossip. Whether they’re neighbors, teachers, friends, acquaintances or...
View ArticleThe Divorcee’s Guide to Wedding Season, 10 Tips
Tis the season…for weddings. Yay. Sometimes the last thing we feel like doing is attending a wedding as a single divorcee. The romance, the dancing, the ‘love’ in the air is enough to choke the...
View ArticleMy Ex Is My Bestie
How many of you are best friends or let me re-word that; how many of you are simply friends with your ex? I know it’s quite a concept—yet, I believe many strive for that. If we can rise above...
View Article10 Things I Learned On Blog Break
I’ve missed you, dear Escapees! So, you may have noticed I’ve been gone for a month. At least, I hope you have and you know what? I’ve been doing relaxing stuff; eating juicy peaches, smelling the...
View ArticleWe Rise
I saw this quote on facebook the other day and I thought it was so beautiful: “We rise by lifting others.” I’m not sure who said it but it sounds very much like the late poet Maya Angelou. I was...
View ArticleWhen You Feel Lost-Lisa’s Divorce Support Round-up
Why feel lost when we’re all here, your on-line supporters and friends? Lisa’s divorce support round-up promises to offer something for every kind of divorce; high conflict, co-Parenting with a jerk,...
View ArticleThe Wine Diaries-Brilliant Disguise
We were the couple. There I said it. It may sound kind of stuck up or righteous. But we were successful by society’s standards. We had(ve) two beautiful children. We had the three bedroom, two car...
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