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The 4 Best Life Lessons I Learned in My Twenties
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Colleen Sheehy Orme
We are in our twenties, newly working and out for happy hour. We are in a hurry to progress. We want to get better jobs, earn more money, date the right person and start building our future. The conversation is passionate, every one of us declaring our current emotional status: “I love my job!” “I…
The Day I Failed at Marriage
By
Colleen Sheehy Orme
I am a bit nervous this morning. I am on the way to meet a friend. We have a few too many, obvious parallels and instead of feeling this is helpful, it makes me sad. I never, ever, want to see a heart hurt again. Let alone one that would never have the ability to…
My Personal Comeback Via 2016
By
Colleen Sheehy Orme
I stare at my Christmas tree. The New Year now in full swing, it is time to yank the ornaments off the tree and pack the Christmas boxes away. I think about the evolution of divorce. I no longer feel the ghosts of Christmas past. I now feel the hope of Christmas future. I don’t…
12 Quotes to Inspire New Beginnings
By
Colleen Sheehy Orme
“Let go of yesterday. Let today be a new beginning and be the best that you can, and you’ll get to where God wants you to be.” – Joel Osteen “May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness. I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who thinks…
4 Relationship Lessons I Learned on My Birthday
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Colleen Sheehy Orme
It is my Birthday and I have two articles due. I stop long enough to meet my brother for our traditional Birthday lunch. I return home and perch myself in front of my computer. Here’s the thing about leaving an article until the day it’s due – it makes it a LOT harder to write.…
My Birthday Wish for My Friends
By
Colleen Sheehy Orme
I don’t remember a time not feeling incredibly loved while I was growing up. My mom made it clear we were her greatest joy in life. Birthday’s were just another reminder of that love. They were just another reason to show us that she believed we hung the moon. They were filled with family dinners…
The Words My Son Spoke That Made Me Proud
By
Colleen Sheehy Orme
I am sitting with my son while he shares some good news with me. “I am so proud of you,” I say “Thanks, but all I really care about is being a good person,” he says He stops me in my tracks. I mean this is all you hope for as a parent. That you…
The Power of Words to Unstick a Heart
By
Colleen Sheehy Orme
I surf Pinterest in between sips of coffee. My ‘quote habit’ sucks me in. I reserve this addiction for the same space I save animal videos. Why? I usually can’t stop myself from looking. I am a writer with writer obsessions, things like pens and pretty paper. In fact, REALLY pretty pens make me as…
10 Tips for The Newly Divorcing
By
Colleen Sheehy Orme
I am a bit nervous this morning. I am on the way to meet a friend. We have a few too many, obvious parallels and instead of feeling this is helpful it makes me sad. I never, ever, want to see a heart hurt again. Let alone one that would have never had the courage…
5 Reasons I Am Glad I Am Almost Divorced
By
Colleen Sheehy Orme
I am in my car. I am lost in thought as I listen to Sara Evan’s song, “I Get A Little Bit Stronger.” It is a song that is an ode to healing little by little after a lost relationship. Today there are no tears like these songs usually drag out of me. It could…
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