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Divorce Confessional

Divorce Confessional

By Claire Birchwood

Divorcing a narcissist while sharing a child. Open. Anonymous. Understanding.
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Divorce Confessional Dec 28, 2018

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Harry Potter and the audacity of that B...... also EMDR second session

Harry Potter and the audacity of that B...... also EMDR second session

Old ghosts pop up unexpectedly just before Halloween 🎃 also my second EMDR therapy session and a helpful tool for coping with trauma
Oct 29, 202021:32
EMDR therapy and my second wedding

EMDR therapy and my second wedding

Married (again) after years, life update and exploring therapy options for PTSD
Oct 27, 202008:58
Lockdown Encouragement

Lockdown Encouragement

Living in the moment and encouragement for single parent families during lockdown
Apr 21, 202009:56
Single mom out of work

Single mom out of work

Work was cancelled due to the virus, what this means for my family and a call for unity and support
Mar 18, 202006:19
Surroundings matter

Surroundings matter

What makes you happy: surround yourself with what nurtures your soul
Feb 12, 202004:24
Death by a thousand cuts

Death by a thousand cuts

Reaching milestones... Alone. Processing feelings of missing a narcissist and being alone for big milestones.
Feb 07, 202010:49
One year divorced

One year divorced

Thoughts at the one year mark and preparing for sharing custody over a holiday
Dec 16, 201907:37
The Special Song

The Special Song

Having a rough weekend away from my little guy so I listened to a song we recorded together a year ago. ❤️ Keep those reminders of love and relationship close, even when your babies are far. Enjoy our ditty lol
Nov 18, 201900:52
Long update, what I've been keeping to myself

Long update, what I've been keeping to myself

History repeating in spite of efforts, relationship updates and how I'm coping
Oct 24, 201928:44
When being a dad doesn't matter to him

When being a dad doesn't matter to him

Feeling helpless that my son is being negatively impacted by my ex's awful parenting choices
Oct 06, 201908:22
How I view finances after divorce

How I view finances after divorce

Tanking credit and rebuilding from scratch
Sep 27, 201909:01
Step into the daylight and let it go

Step into the daylight and let it go

If you lived your life to make yourself happy, what would change?
Sep 21, 201906:28
Feeling like I can('t) trust again

Feeling like I can('t) trust again

Wanting to share but feeling held-back from the trauma
Sep 20, 201905:11
Wishing for more

Wishing for more

Feeling insecure and hyper critical of myself in the wake of divorce
Aug 26, 201909:59
Because he didn't is why I have to

Because he didn't is why I have to

Updates and all the things he didn't do. Going it alone.
Aug 21, 201908:03
If forgiveness means going forward to find your peace, how does that change how we forgive?

If forgiveness means going forward to find your peace, how does that change how we forgive?

Changing the way we look at forgiveness
Jul 03, 201909:29
Forgiveness is letting go of your expectations for an apology

Forgiveness is letting go of your expectations for an apology

Whether you live holding onto the pain of trauma or not ... They will always see it as your fault. Realizing you'll never get that apology and still finding closure.
Jun 20, 201915:01
You don't owe anyone an explanation for why you don't ___ anymore

You don't owe anyone an explanation for why you don't ___ anymore

Live your life. Stop thinking you owe it to anyone to overextend yourself beyond what you're capable of
Jun 10, 201904:48
How to celebrate a birthday without your child

How to celebrate a birthday without your child

Also CPS investigation into my ex's neglect
Jun 06, 201910:50
Ex refuses to come to son's birthday

Ex refuses to come to son's birthday

Checking out. When being a single mom means picking up the pieces of this damaging parenting style ...
May 30, 201916:48
He's trying to get out of seeing his son by saying I'm the narcissist....

He's trying to get out of seeing his son by saying I'm the narcissist....

When the lies continue but the truth wins out
May 13, 201908:12
Changing meds and withdrawal

Changing meds and withdrawal

Also it's my ex's birthday and I don't give a fuck. I'm treating myself 😂
May 03, 201911:40
Am I crazy?

Am I crazy?

(the answer is no) getting help when your ex convinced you you're crazy
Apr 22, 201905:25
Death by a thousand paper cuts

Death by a thousand paper cuts

Depression, uncertainty and feeling a void on this holiday
Apr 22, 201910:04
Not celebrating? Not alone.

Not celebrating? Not alone.

When the holidays alone can be unbearable, you don't have to celebrate
Apr 21, 201903:44
Triggered

Triggered

The fact that he's continuing the abuse cycle is extremely triggering for me
Apr 15, 201903:52
The rage machine

The rage machine

Recognizing the anger part of healing
Apr 14, 201906:14
Stop co-parenting

Stop co-parenting

When to cut losses and be both mom and dad
Apr 11, 201908:07
After the break

After the break

Curbing bad behaviour and an update!
Apr 10, 201907:24
Spring break part 7

Spring break part 7

He harassed me all day. Pressuring for change in time, threatening to withhold money for our son
Apr 08, 201914:07
Spring break part 6

Spring break part 6

Not giving him fuel to hurt you
Apr 05, 201907:04
Spring break part 5

Spring break part 5

Texts from my ex..... And feeling better by spending his money
Apr 04, 201910:30
Spring break part 4

Spring break part 4

And Daddy Issues moves in ... 😐😬🙄🤦
Apr 03, 201912:50
Spring break part 3

Spring break part 3

The fear in coming forward. The judgement in coming foreward. What to say to those that do.
Apr 01, 201918:43
Spring break episode 2

Spring break episode 2

New singleness, shoes that don't fit and finding contentment in the joy God is bringing me right now
Mar 30, 201918:03
Spring break episode 1

Spring break episode 1

Thoughts and feelings and why feeling nothing is NOT normal in a relationship
Mar 29, 201909:09
In my trauma

In my trauma

Living with the effects of leaving, being ok with where you are at right now.
Mar 24, 201912:07
Sick of his shadow

Sick of his shadow

When evil is everywhere...
Mar 22, 201910:24
About last night ...

About last night ...

My ex drunk in public with our kid
Mar 09, 201916:58
Setting up an abuse-free life

Setting up an abuse-free life

Practicing rules for not being abused again fresh out of an abusive relationship
Feb 24, 201914:02
Soaking up the anti-abuse

Soaking up the anti-abuse

Healing through surrounding ourselves with empowering stories
Feb 22, 201905:38
Guided Grief

Guided Grief

How to process emotions to move forward, productive grief
Feb 18, 201905:17
When Dad doesn't contact

When Dad doesn't contact

How to deal with your ex not contacting your child
Feb 16, 201911:15
He wants to change parenting time....

He wants to change parenting time....

Again 😑
Feb 11, 201903:40
How to be less hurt in 2019

How to be less hurt in 2019

Things we can do to minimize pain from relationships
Feb 09, 201910:01
First weeks balancing work

First weeks balancing work

Update - note my brain is fried- lol here's to self love
Feb 09, 201906:29
Benefits of a deadbeat co-parent

Benefits of a deadbeat co-parent

The relationship bonding and blessings that happen when you are both mom and dad ❤️
Feb 04, 201908:25
My birthday now that I'm single

My birthday now that I'm single

The pang of disappointment and unfulfilled wedding vows
Feb 03, 201906:58
Left field "concern"

Left field "concern"

How I handle personal questions 🤔
Jan 31, 201908:11
Tax season as a newly single mom

Tax season as a newly single mom

Challenges single mothers face amd the struggle of stigma in asking for help
Jan 30, 201909:39