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I remember the day my friend turned to me and said, “Colleen, no one person tried any harder than you to save your marriage. You can find peace that you left no stone unturned.” No one wants their children to experience divorce. It is ugly, it is disillusioning and it is life changing. I hope…

I once heard someone say that it takes two people to make a marriage fail. Well, yes and no. In the average relationship that might be true. However,if one is married to a narcissist, an alcoholic, an addict, a gambler, a compulsive liar, and a few other severe afflictions then it is far more complicated.…

My heart was so broken and empty after twenty some years of marriage that I didn’t think I would ever believe in trusting someone with it again. I am not saying that I am anywhere near that now, just that I am beginning to feel open to the possibility. One of the best lessons that…

We encounter different individuals every day – many that exude what appears to be confidence. They present well, are capable and outwardly project a great sense of self. However, there are actually two types of confidence. What I refer to as ‘Confidence’ and ‘Graduated Confidence.’ Confidence: Confident people are generally those with good self-esteem. They…

I sit with friends in the coffee shop. We share a few really great laughs. I realize two things have magically returned to my life. A fairly, constant smile once again accompanies my face. A natural ‘joie de vivre’ is creeping back into my life. And… A sense of peace. I no longer feel hurt…

I am working on some of my writing. The fire is roaring because it’s way too cold in the northeast tonight and Hazel has her big old, labrador body snoring next to me on the couch. I sift through some e-mails and notes for future articles and deadlines that I have for various articles. I…

Who doesn’t adore the obvious love between Chip and Joanna Gaines? They are the talented, gorgeous and hilarious star couple of HGTV’s, “Fixer Upper.” They make us all want to move to Waco, Texas and claim them as our new BFF’s. It turns out that not only is their work and love inspiring, but their…

Dogs! How can everyone not love them?! They define love. So throw them an extra bone this Valentine’s Day! Here are 10 Ways to Love Your Dog More! This list ranges from product subscription services, to Doggie Magazines, to businesses that give back to their doggie rescue friends, to some of the cutest and best…

In the New York Times Bestselling Book, “The Five Love Languages,” author Gary Chapman describes five different manners in which people feel loved in their childhood. 1. Quality Time – Love is expressed by spending time with one another and giving undivided attention 2. Words of Affirmation – Love is expressed by words of praise…

The people who love the best, are the ones who love themselves the most. A full heart is a generous heart. This Valentine’s Day, regardless of whether there is a significant other in the picture, each individual person owes it to themselves to center their life by loving themselves too. Here are DIY Fall in…
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