I read it on a friend’s post this morning while creeping where I shouldn’t be creeping. For the past couple of weekends, I’ve been lucky enough to find a little bit of magic in otherwise dreary days, a little Ella Fitzgerald, champagne and leftovers, an old memory I hold dear and had yet to ever share. Today, however, I struggle, despite the sun and friends with kind words. Although I typically hate Valentine’s day for its fakeness and forced romance, […] The post You Can’t Heal What You Don’t Reveal appeared first on Sunflowers & Mangoes ..read more

We all react to sadness, fear, anger… tiredness in different ways. When we are hurting, we act differently. Some of us implode and retract from others until we’re ready to smile and bring light once again. Some of us lash out and bite those trying to help us. Some of us beat ourselves up, blame ourselves, hate on ourselves. Others use their egos as shields, placing themselves on a pedestal, where they feel safe, looking down on those around them. […] The post Thanks, with Love appeared first on Sunflowers & Mangoes ..read more

“Letting go. Everyone talks about it like it’s the easiest thing. Unfurl your fingers one by one until your hand is open. But my hand has been clenched into a fist for three years now; it’s frozen shut.” – Gayle Forman Just let it go, they say. It sounds so simple, and yet you can’t. The “why’s” and “why not’s” playing over and over in your head, like a bad pop song. The anger sitting in the pit of your stomach […] The post The Art of Letting Go appeared first on Sunflowers & Mangoes ..read more

I’m not going to lie, it seems a little ridiculous to think you can do a 30-day challenge and all of a sudden start loving your life on day 31. So let’s be honest, this isn’t really about accomplishing every task, in order and on time. This is about opening up your mind and your heart to new things. Things that may scare you.   This is about stepping outside of your comfort zone and challenging yourself. This is about being […] The post Love Your Life After Divorce; A 30 Day Challenge appeared first on Sunflowers & Mangoes ..read more

Whether you are dealing with a divorce or learning to settle into your new life after divorce, the holidays can be an intrinsically difficult time. It is a time that brings back many memories, reminding us of all that we once had, and all that we once were. It was one of the things I had the most difficulty with after my first divorce and feared the most going into my second. It’s why this article was such a difficult […] The post Life After Divorce; How to Make for Happy Holidays appeared first on Sunflowers & Mangoes ..read more

Solo Female Travel I write about solo female travel because of how it changed my life and helped me through a divorce. How it showed me that I can steer myself wherever I want to go. At a time when I had lost so much, including myself, I found the world at my fingertips. That is the power of solo travel. So, it is with much love that I share with you all that I have to share on solo […] The post Your Complete Solo Female Travel Guide appeared first on Sunflowers & Mangoes ..read more

“At some point in a woman’s life, she just gets tired of being ashamed all the time. After that, she is free to become whoever she truly is.” – City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert THIS… My last year wrapped up in a few short words. My future being pieced together by finding my reflection in someone else’s story. This fascinating character who has the strength to follow her own course, despite societal norms or preconceived notions of what a […] The post City of Girls appeared first on Sunflowers & Mangoes ..read more

I am not here to tell you that any of this will be easy. It won’t. Regardless of who wanted what or how long you were married, getting through a separation or divorce is likely one of the toughest battles you’ll ever face. You will, however, get through, and on the other side, waiting for you if you do the work, is renewed hope, pride in your strength, and the opportunity to rebuild a life authentically.  So, let’s get you […] The post Coping with Divorce; Let’s Crush This Thing! appeared first on Sunflowers & Mangoes ..read more

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