Posted by Delaine - September 25, 2011 - Midlife Divorce, Social Barriers & Change, Support & Girlfriends
At 66 years old, my mom is a real firecracker. This woman has so much energy, she makes 20 year olds look like slugs. But much more than that, mom is confident. She’s generous beyond belief. She’s sexy. Has taken great care of herself. And she spends her days either working 10 hour shifts in the hospital or [...]
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Posted by Delaine - August 16, 2011 - On Writing My Book, slideshow, Uncategorized
I’m switching gears here today to talk about this amazing journey I’ve embarked upon with the traditional publisher who bought my memoir. Cause not only is the book publishing process brand new to me, I’m finding the whole process fun and super exciting. I swore to myself after I wrote my memoir, The Secret Life of [...]
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Posted by Delaine - December 29, 2010 - Abuse, Surviving
According to security expert Gavin de Becker, who was a recent guest on Oprah, six women die every day in the United States by the hands of their spouse or boyfriend. When is an abused woman at her greatest risk? When she attempts to leave him. And Becker wants women to know that a FREE [...]
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Posted by Delaine - December 14, 2010 - Career & Money, Parenting, Single Moms
“Even if the day was 36 hours long, I still couldn’t accomplish everything I need to do.” “I’m spread so thinly I feel like I’m sucking in every area of my life.” “With three young kids AND working full-time, I never get enough time for ME.”
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Posted by Delaine - December 1, 2010 - Advice, Grief/ Anger, Healing, Surviving
At three and a half years into my divorce, I no longer feel like I’m mourning my marriage. The grief, the fear, the heartache of betrayal - they lie behind me now, serving as sources of strength and wisdom, not pain. But getting over my marriage is one thing, getting over my ex’s behavior during our divorce is another. [...]
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Posted by Delaine - June 22, 2010 - Dating & Sex, Longing...and Learning, Women's Sexuality
My head is off is left field this morning, pondering women’s sexuality. I know – a complicated topic. But this is what I’m trying to figure out: Does a woman’s sexuality ripple into other areas of her life? Is her sexuality, in fact, a metaphor in motion for her behaviour and conduct in her work [...]
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