The past can make or break us. Here are some healthy vs. unhealthy ways to look at the past. Read on to find out how to break free!
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Karen Paul Holmes
Karen Paul Holmes is the author of two books of poetry, No Such Thing As Distance (Terrapin Books, 2018) and Untying the Knot (Aldrich Press, 2014). She was chosen for Best Emerging Poets by Stay Thirsty Media in 2016, and publications include Prairie Schooner, Poetry East, Atlanta Review, diode, and Poet Lore. To support fellow writers, Karen started and hosts a critique group in Atlanta and Writers’ Night Out in the Blue Ridge Mountains. She is also a roving writing workshop teacher.
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Reflecting After Divorce: Maybe I Was The Narcissist & Not My Ex
After my divorce, I played the victim while telling myself that my ex was a narcissist. But as I’m reflecting after divorce, maybe I’m one too.
Love Again: 6 Real-Life Tips for Dating After Divorce
Infidelity, separation, divorce—they can tear you apart. You might doubt whether you can fall in love again. In hopes it’ll help you, I’ll share what I learned after my marriage fell apart. Though I’m not a relationship expert, experience can be the best teacher. I had been married for 32 years and was hurt to […]
Forgiving the Other Woman… Even When…
She was one of your best friends. The betrayal is a double whammy. How could he? How could she? Yes, this happened to me. She was married too; my husband and I had dinner regularly with them as a couple. She and I had only known each other a few years, but we felt an […]
How Do You Tell Your Mother You’re Separated?
When I finally told my mom, her reaction surprised me. One of the hardest things I had to do was tell people that my husband had moved out. Even when I thought I was strong enough to talk about it, with each new person I told, the horror and sadness came rushing back. Even the […]
Writing Was My Lifesaver
Writing was my lifesaver. It helped me make sense of the tornado that had swept through my life. Whether you like to write or hate it, I urge you to keep a notebook by your bed and one in your purse or pocket.
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