Movin’ on Up

GoodbyeGal

I’ve made my decision. .. I’m moving!
It’s been really hard to face the reality that I just can not afford to live in the home that Ex and I once occupied. I tried to make it work, I revised my budget and contemplated a roommate, I even contacted the bank and applied for multiple programs [...]

Tags: Divorce, Moving on, Moving up, new start

Home Stressful Home

GoodbyeGal
I’ve been dealing with a lot of life choices lately and not really happy about having to do so. When I asked Ex to move out months ago I decided that I wanted to remain in the home we had purchased together. I had heard about a program developed by President Obama to help homeowners [...]

Tags: Divorce, foreclosure, losing your love

Lost List

A confession by GoodbyeGal
I’ve lost my list. I’ve abandonded my blog. I’ve avoided my friends.
There are times when I am motivated and determined to push through this divorce. I had a list, I shared it with you and I honestly felt that I would accomplish every task and more. But I sit here tonight [...]

Tags: Divorce, emotions, Getting Single, goodbye

Getting Lost

A confession by GoodbyeGal
I’ve been a little lost. A little lazy with contributing to the blog as well, but to my credit @SingleGal has been laxed in her duties of encouraging me to write.
One area where she has not been so lenient is in the nagging me to get shit done, which I [...]

Tags: Divorce, Divorce Moderation, Getting Single, women of divorce

Return from Exile

by GoodbyeGal
I love to put things off. Especially when it comes to processing my emotions. I’d rather pack them away in a dark corner of my head with the good intentions of dealing with them another day. But there is only so much time you can put them off before they begin to seep out [...]

Tags: Divorce, Single, starting over

Milestones

by GoodbyeGal
Today I reached a milestone in my journey to independence. I have been avoiding my family, as I’ve mentioned in previous posts, and realized one of the reasons why. I am ashamed and embarrassed about the reason for my deciding to leave Ex.
I spent the morning tearing up just thinking about seeing them. Knowing [...]

Tags: Divorce, Saying Goodbye, Seperation, Singles