Category Archives: relationships
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February 7, 2012Yesterday I reclaimed my maiden name. I had a lot of well-thought-out reasons for keeping my ex’s last name after my divorce. Most of them were related to authenticity and convenience and had nothing to do with him. I stick … Continue reading
Fallout
November 30, 2011The whole 11/11 thing was fun, but I’m glad to see November go. More than any other month, November is packed with marriage-related dates and emotional landmines for me. Compared to how I felt last year, this year was barely a blip … Continue reading
Two Sides to Every Story
September 28, 2011I’ve written before about “living in the tension.” One of my current tensions is between independence and loneliness. On one hand, I honestly don’t know how a man could make me happier than I already am. I have never known … Continue reading
Things I Love About My Life
August 5, 2011I loved being married, even when it was difficult. All things being equal, I would still prefer to be married. But I’m truly thankful for many aspects of my single-again life – things I couldn’t fully appreciate when I was … Continue reading
One Year
May 17, 2011It’s been one year today since my ex-husband left and effectively ended our marriage. Divorce is a horrible, soul-rending experience, and I never would have chosen it. But through it all, God has been right there with me and has … Continue reading
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