I’ve been neglecting my blog for way too long. It’s not because I haven’t had anything to write, it’s because I’ve had too much to write and I guess you could say that I got overwhelmed and didn’t know where to start. But today is the day I have decided to write it all down. … More My Two Year Check Up
As 2016 comes to a close many of us take time to reflect on the current year and some of us make New Year’s resolutions for the next year that more than likely will last through the first week or two of January. I for one am not a huge New Year resolution person. I … More What This Past Year Has Taught Me About Life
Today I made the difficult but right decision to let my therapist know that I would not be coming back after today. The last 6 months with her have been so helpful and empowering. She gave me tools that I will use forever to succeed in my journey of healing and self-discovery. This decision also … More What Being In Therapy Has Taught Me About Life
“Everything happens for a reason.” “When Life serves you lemons, make lemonade.” “The glass is always half full.” These fluffy, positive life sentiments are my life mottos. Or perhaps I should say was my life mottos. I’m getting a little jaded as I get older. Life just sucks sometimes and life can be really unfair. … More When Can I Have That Breakdown I So Desperately Deserve?
I’ve come to a realization that I am a rarity within my female gender. I don’t feel like I need a relationship, a man, a warm body to “complete” me or to make me feel happier about myself. Lately I have come across a multitude of women who choose to either stay in very dysfunctional relationships or … More Is Single Life Really The New Boogy Man?
When I was in Jr. High many years ago, my friend and I made up a little acronym- G.A.S. and it stood for “Guys are Shit” and our slogan was “They all let you down sometime.” We even had a man haters “club.” I was proudly the president of said club and my friend was … More Do they all really let us down sometimes?
You know that saying “You take 2 steps forward and 1 step back?” Well, that saying is a perfect analogy to describe how the divorce grieving process has been for me. It’s been one full year since my ex and I separated, and 9 months since we were officially divorced. The first 6 months were … More You Take Two Steps Forward And One Step Back
I was reading an article written with a similar title and the message was loud and clear that NO a leopard can NOT change its spots. In other words, dead beats, assholes, cheaters, sociopaths, and narcissistic humans can NOT change. I agree 100% that those types of people cannot and will not change. I believe whole heartedly … More I Wonder If a Leopard Really Can Change Its Spots?
Yes, I know that sounds strange, but here’s the deal…I was very unhappy in my marriage. Miserable is another word that could be used to describe how I felt. I was so unhappy that my unhappiness consumed me 24/7. I would spend all my time trying to convince myself that no, I hadn’t fallen out … More My Husband’s Affair Was The Best Thing To Happen To Me
Stefany Phillips 