Lauren Marie’s Blog
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My Four Court Visits
Over the course of my divorce, I went to the courthouse a total of four times.
7 minute read
Cinematic Heartbreak
Once I had sufficiently avoided the panic of never being loved again by embracing the fairytale, I then wanted to watch things that were a tad bit more realistic. I needed to watch someone hurting like I was hurting, and feel comforted or amused by how they were handling it. So I turned to heartbreak movies.
Keeping the Fairytale Alive
I watch a lot of TV. I find it to be a very pleasant source of relief from the day-to-day stressors of life. Naturally, I turned to it when my ex left.
4 minute read
Telling My Child About Our Separation
“Where’s daddy?” My beautiful baby girl asked nonchalantly, without even looking at me. She was shuffling toys around trying to decide which one to play with next. She was clearly expecting a quick and easy answer that would confirm what she suspected - that he’d be back any moment. Little did she know that was not the case.
5 minute read
"Oh, He'll Be Back..."
There was a relatively short period of time wherein I was completely unsure of the fate of my marriage. In that time, I was desperately trying to figure out what was happening, why it was happening, what was going to happen, and how I could change it. In conversations with family and friends, there was one common response I kept getting - “oh, he’ll be back.”
4 minute read
Do What You Got to Do
My ex left before I received results from the California bar exam. But on the day he left, literally one hour after he walked out of the door, I got a phone call from a department store. They had received my application and wanted to interview me for a seasonal position.
5 minute read
Grab Your Light
In honor of one year ending, and another beginning, there seems no better time than now to discuss grabbing our light. What does grabbing our light even mean? Why did I name this blog that? What am I even talking about?
4 minute read
Did I See It Coming?
There were all kinds of questions asked whenever I told people I was separated or divorced. Younger women (meaning women my age because, you know, I’m young) would usually ask “did you see it coming” and “why?”
4 minute read
Let the Tears Flow
I cried the day my ex left, of course. It was a huge shock to my mind and my world. But crying for that reason is expected. The crying I want to talk about is the crying that comes days and weeks after.
4 minute read
About the Author
I'm Lauren— a mom, a coach's wife, an author, and a storyteller dedicated to helping women navigate life's transitions with strength and grace. Through my writing, I share real stories and practical insights on topics ranging from motherhood and co-parenting to finding purpose after divorce. Join me on this journey as we embrace resilience, humor, and growth in every chapter.
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Dating after divorce isn’t about rushing into anything—it’s about doing the work to heal, set boundaries, and know exactly what you want from a partner. When you're truly ready, you'll recognize the difference between settling and choosing a relationship that adds value to your life.