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Empowering Post-Divorce Strategies for Women: Inspiring Stories

“Divorce isn’t such a tragedy. A tragedy is staying in an unhappy marriage, teaching your children the wrong things about love. Nobody ever died of divorce. “- Jennifer Weiner After writing my book, “No Blame, No Shame – Living an Empowered Life After Divorce,” I have talked to many women who have been through a similar situation. In my case, I was married for 30 years when my husband left me…

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Pickleball and Potlucks: My Quirky Quest to Fit In Panama

So, how does an introvert crash land into the social scene of Panama within a month? First, let me say for those who know me, I may not seem like an introvert, but I was for many years, so let me walk you through my unintentional masterclass in ‘Friend-making for the Socially Reluctant’. Accidental Extrovert Spoiler alert: I didn’t morph into a social butterfly overnight. I’m more of a “hide in…

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Potholes, Pooches, and Panache: Navigating Panama's Highways with Humor.

Welcome to the hilariously unpredictable roads of Panama, where driving is less about rules and more about embracing the unexpected with a sense of humor! Picture this: Everything in Panama moves at a leisurely pace, which is great unless you’re in a car. Here, ‘slow’ takes on a whole new meaning. It’s like the country collectively decided that ‘hurry’ is a word better left to the rest of the…

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Research - Research - Research!

After my mom died in October 2022 and my last furbaby, Katie, left me in January 2023, I needed a break.  I was emotionally spent.  My heart was broken, and I wasn’t recovering as fast as I thought I should. I was crying nearly every day, something so foreign to me that I thought I should seek therapy.  I knew the signs of depression, again, something that was very foreign.  I work with clients…

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What's Important to You?"

My dreams of exploring new horizons, immersing in vibrant cultures, and embracing a life of tranquility led me on a path toward an exciting adventure: moving to Panama. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, Panama boasts a captivating blend of natural wonders, rich history, and a thriving expat community. In this blog, I will share my journey and the factors leading me to…

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From a Fantasy to a Decision

As many of you know (because I’ve been posting about it on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the last couple of months), my new travel adventure is moving to Panama.  For the past three years, my life has been in somewhat of a holding pattern.  While my divorce opened the door, I had three more important things that I wanted to give my attention to before leaving the country; I wanted to…

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Reinventing Yourself After Divorce

Divorce can be a fantastic catalyst for change, and for many people, it is an opportunity to reinvent their lives. If you’re ready to move forward and start a new chapter, here are some tips for reinventing your life after a long marriage: Take stock of your life: Before you can start reinventing your life, it’s important to take stock of where you are now. Take a step back and think about your…