Why this blog?

When I was going through my divorce, someone did something very nice for me. A casual acquaintance who’d been through it herself sent me a card in the mail. It had a tiny flower, a bit of glitter and three sentences: You will be happy again. You will be happy again. You will be happy again.

I was such a mess at the time I’m not sure I even said thank you. But her kindness influenced me deeply enough that its impression is still vivid, years later. And she wasn’t the only one. In fact, it seemed that during that time, whenever the topic of divorce arose, someone who’d been there too chirped up with an unexpected, sometimes hilarious and always comforting word.

The power of those words was immeasurable – not just in helping me navigate the scary waters of divorce, but in granting me a new and enduring lens on the world. Among many larger-than-life lessons, I discovered that the kindness of strangers isn’t a myth or a crutch or a meaningless cliché. When you really need it, it’s one of the greatest sources of genuine strength around.

So welcome, thanks for reading and please join in. If you’re feeling great, you may help someone. And if you’re feeling lousy, trust me, you will be happy again.