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Welcome to Your Story. Stories have been around since the beginning of time. We saw stories in religion: Moses, Jesus, Muhammed. We were read stories as children: The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, Aesop's Fables, Fairy Tales (Cinderella and Snow White.) We see stories in politics with Ronald Regan, called "The Great Communicator." Was it because the words he chose were so elequent, equisite? Not at all. It's because he did what those silly movies he starred in did: he told stories.

Think back to the first two-syllable, complex words learned by most children. "Mommy". "Daddy". "Story". "Story, Mommy." "Tell story, Daddy." Why is it that children learn such a complex word when there are so many thousands to choose from? It's because stories are the way the human animal learns.

We're here to learn from each other. Whether you want to vent; share insights; what you've learned or would like to learn; or feel someone could benefit from your journey, we welcome Your Story. And remember: it's not the end... it's the beginning!

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Comment Link Friday, 22 October 2010 10:56 posted by Sara Roegiers
Dear HCarlson,
Thank you for sharing your story. It does seem endless sometimes, doesn't it? But please know that it does change. You'll start noticing a few days where you're not crying anymore and then soon a week goes bye and you start feeling a little confident again and a little hopeful for the future and then a month passes and another. You'll find your footing soon. I have joined some wonderful groups on meetup.com. I searched on the word divorce and found some great people that want to hang out with and without their kids so lots of invites and activities to consider for socializing and support. Check it out. Hope to meet you at the Feb. event for Divorcing Divas.
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Comment Link Saturday, 25 September 2010 22:29 posted by hcarlson
Well, where do I begin. I have spent many sleepless nights researching the internet for a resource that can help me through my divorce. I have been through Daisy Camp, Mind Body Skills through the Aslan Institute, Divorce Care at Grace Church, and individual therapy. But none of these classes that I have taken have been able to really help me. I have been in the MOST difficult divorce process to say the least, and it looks as though we will be the 1% of all couples that have such a high conflict case that it will end up with a trial. I am dealing with my ex who sexually abused my children,(substantiated through CPS and the police) I have an Order for Protection against him,to needing to fight my ex in a civil trial two weeks before the closing on my home that cost me 20k, to losing my job in February (of which I haven't been able to find work) to filling for human services for food support and Medical support, and the financial mess that I'm in because I cant pay any of my creditors even though I made over 100k last year all of my money has been spent on legal fees. I don't have any family that supports me financially. I dont get any help in taking care of my kids so I can go out with friends, and no money to hire a babysitter.
I have no money to even see my therapist anymore.
But here's what I do have that I feel so blessed about.
I'm healthy
I have temporary sole custody of my kids
I have a house
I have a car
I'm getting unemployment
I'm getting a small amount of child support.
But some days, I cant see the sunlight in front of my feet and pick myself up to feel the deep strength that I know is DEEP inside of me.
Some days I don't know how I will recover from this divorce.
I often wonder when my life will change from just existing day to day, to have meaning and a purpose.
Will I ever find love again.
Will I find a mate that would compliment my character, and I him.
So many heavy things I am dealing with at this time in my life it is overwhelming at times. I would like to find some answers on how I cross that bridge from being a victim of a terrible divorce, to the real me that's inside who is bubbly, outgoing, gregarious, strong, funny and smart.

Signed,
In need of some insight and resources.
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