by benforred | Aug 5, 2019 | Divorce, Marriage, Support
I don’t regret my decision to divorce my now ex husband even though I wish our marriage had worked. But sometimes there is pain we can’t overcome or it’s not in our best interest to remain in a particular relationship. That was sadly the case for my...
by benforred | Apr 16, 2019 | Divorce, Relationships
Today is my wedding anniversary. It would mark 8 years of marriage and 10 years together. As I look back over the memories that my wedding anniversary brings forth I remember that within a month of dating, I knew I was going to marry him. I had found my perfect match...
by benforred | Jan 23, 2019 | Divorce, Mental Health, Relationships
The 27th will be the third anniversary of my divorce. I view this day as my independence day – the day I regained my freedom as an independent woman free from the confines of being legally tied to another person and the damage that legality can cause to a person...
by benforred | Apr 26, 2018 | Divorce, Mental Health, Relationships
When I divorced, I never could have been prepared for what to expect. No one tells you what you should expect, there is no handbook. Your world is turned upside down and you feel like your life is out of control. You simply live in trial and error and commiserate with...
by benforred | Jul 18, 2016 | Divorce, Mental Health, Milestones
It’s been six months since my divorce was finalized and 10 months since I separated from my now ex-husband. Life has become easier in those 10 months as I learned to accept my marriage had ended. I felt ahead of the game as I had been given the...
by benforred | Jan 17, 2016 | Caregivers, Divorce, Relationships, Support, Survival
I never truly allowed myself to believe I’d marry. I didn’t think I’d find someone who would and could love me as much as I needed with my chronic health issues. I would require caregiving on a frequent basis and likely at some point, I’ll...
