Anger is such a normal (and common) response for women after a breakup, especially if you were fully invested, got cheated or had to face a sense of injustice. I’ve heard this over and over from my clients- “I’m so angry at my ex. What do I do?” Well, sister. read on to find out why anger is common, acceptable, AND how you can deal with it wisely. Now who doesn’t know that feeling, amiright? Days and months after my breakup, I experienced so much anger. There were days when I missed my ex and wanted him to come back. Other days, all I wanted was to scream violently for…
What happens when you stay in touch with your ex?
If you’ve done the deed and googled breakup advice, you know the term no-contact. A lot of people whine about how hard it is. So what happens if I text my ex? Can I text my ex? How long should I wait? Is it OK if I follow my ex on Instagram? Can we be friends after the breakup? Can I skip no-contact? Can I stay in touch with my ex? Stay, because the answers are here. No contact: what happens when you stay in touch with your ex? Find out… We all know the forbidden fruit effect. They tell you to stay away from the fruit, to not want…
On quiet trust
The Bible has a storefront of many characters who spent their lives simply, fulfilled their personal mission and led people to Christ quietly. Except maybe John the Baptist. Or dare I say John the screamer (see John 1:23) I’m not talking about being silent. Or tiptoeing around the house when your mom is sleeping. I’m talking about very little emotional pitter-patter, very little fearful panicking and very little questioning in the face of uncertainty, pain, change and utter suffering. So, let’s do some examples, yeah? Saint Joseph Not a word in the Bible ever credited to him. If I were him, I’d be mad. But really, it’s crazy to think…
9 Truths you need to hear after your break-up
Sometimes, TRUTHS are like ghosts- invisible. Until you make the effort to ACTUALLY see it. Because the ultimate truth of your break-up is this: If he wanted to be with you, he would’ve been. Simple. But I feel you. It’s not that simple.Your Breakup situation is as messy as a baby eating his first solid meal. It is a serious job to navigate through your varied emotions, all the overthinking, the pain, overpowering feelings pf rejection, abandonment and about a 100 other problems. Your thoughts can clouds your judgement and it can be hard to think rationally and logically. And trust me when I say that your brain contributes heavily…
YOU- a poem about God
This is a poem I wrote on one of my difficult nights back in 2019. I couldn’t be more troubled. My plans were collapsing one after another. I knew I needed to trust God. My head knew that God was in control. But my heart was so troubled, so afraid. That’s when I woke up and began to write. I poured my heart out to God and wrote a poem to convince myself of the faith I desperately needed to hold on to. Today I am taking you back in time- 2019. My old self. The part of me that thought trusting God was scary. I had a plan- 100%…
9 Things we can learn from Mother Mary
I began my Marian reflections in June 2020, very recently. It was a simple, unguided and a very scattered place to start. After 2 books, lots of YouTube videos, questions, discussions, weekly novenas, silent whisper-prayers and answered silent whisper-prayers, this is what I have come to love about our Lady. Today, 9 Things we can all learn from Mary (and start doing right away) What are some things that make Mary, Mary? Why was she chosen amongst all other women? What was so special? What did God see in a “Jewish teen girl” that almost everyone else missed? And furthermore: How can I be a “Jewish teen girl” in a…
How I pray for my future husband
You hope to find the right person in your life someday. Someone who can share your dreams, passions. Somebody with whom you can build a beautiful family. Somebody who is tall, cute, enthusiastic and loving. Someone you can be funny and silly with, someone you can watch your favorite shows with, someone with whom you can be yourself. I know. Because I hope the same things too. But it wasn’t until recently when I learned how important it is to combine hope with prayer. So, this is how I pray for my future husband. (And you should too!) How many times have I thought (and dreamed) about sharing my dream…
How to Stop Checking your Ex’s Social Media
Without a doubt, I feel you. At this point, digging into Jake’s Instagram photos from 2017 seems more profitable than a gold mine. You just can’t stop. Not that you want to keep doing it, though. You’ve obviously tried to stop. You don’t want to feel miserable looking at his happy stories. He’s out there enjoying his Saturday nights and Sunday mornings. Nobody would guess you two broke up from his posts. He just doesn’t seem to care, does he? You probably also googled “How to Stop Checking your Ex’s Social Media” and this came up. Sigh no more, this break-up fairy’s got your back! When I broke up, I…
9 Journal prompts to help you find your love language
Is love the same to everybody? Do we all feel, express and give love in the same way? What makes some couples different from other couples? Why are some couples always hugging and kissing, while other couples take a hike to the Hollywood sign, or buy expensive gifts for each other? Let’s hunt for answers, as we ever seek to better our relationships in this space. Love languages come into play almost every day in our relationships. When we understand how we give and feel love, we can love better. Here are 9 Journal prompts or questions to help you find your unique loving style aka love language. Love is…
32 Breakup quotes to get over him, heal and move on
Breakups can be an absolutely heart-wrenching place to be in. All the ups and downs, dark days, lonely nights where it all comes back again, all these feelings… it gets the best of us. Here are 33 quotes for you to gain perspective, get over him and decide that you deserve to heal! 1. Breakups don’t just happen. There was a conversation. An agreement. A finality. And it stemmed from one or two unresolved problems. If your relationship ended recently, I need you to remember: It didn’t just happen. There was an exact moment when your partner actively decided to end things with you. There were some non-negotiables and he…
