Lauren Marie’s Blog
Welcome to my blog, where I share insights on motherhood, life after divorce, co-parenting, and building a personal brand with authenticity and resilience.
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Moving into a New Home and Embracing Change
After twelve years in the same 750-square-foot apartment, I closed the door on a chapter that held my marriage, divorce, motherhood, grief, and growth and stepped into something new.
Before You Set Your Goals, Research
Before turning dreams into goals, research bridges imagination and reality by showing what it truly takes to move forward.
Envisioning Your Life After Divorce
Rebuilding after divorce begins by envisioning the life you want to live and giving yourself permission to imagine it fully.
Rebuilding Life After Divorce
After surviving divorce, rebuilding your life requires a different kind of courage: choosing intentionally rather than reacting to necessity.
What About Gifts?
After divorce, gifts take on new meaning. Some hold memories too painful to touch, others are too beautiful to give up, and all of them raise the question: what do we do with love that once was?
Packing My Ex’s Things
Packing his things wasn’t about anger or spite. It was the moment my heart finally accepted what my mind already knew: it was over.
It's A Wrap
When my divorce was finalized, I expected a big emotional moment filled with sadness, joy, or closure. Instead, I felt relief. The waiting was over, the paperwork was done, and that chapter of my life had quietly ended.
To Change or Not to Change My Name?
Choosing whether to change my name after divorce wasn’t about my ex. It was about identity, motherhood, and doing what felt most grounding for this season of my life.
My Four Court Visits
Each trip to the courthouse took me from fear and overwhelm to confidence, reminding me that even the hardest processes become manageable with preparation and time.
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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