Parhaat Single Moms Podcastit (2025)

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117 - Rejecting Labels that Define You: An Advent Challenge for Women 14:31

1d ago14:31

14:31

Have you fallen for lies that someone else whispered (or maybe shouted) into your hopes? Have you let those lies define you? Maybe you've started seeing yourself as... the single mom the divorced one the abandoned one the abused one Maybe it's something you laugh at yourself for like... the dumb one the klutzy one the slow one the dull one Maybe it…

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05 | When the Pain Shows Up — How to Stand When You Don’t Want To 9:44

12d ago9:44

9:44

Hey Friend! Today’s episode was recorded from a raw and vulnerable place. I wasn’t okay when I sat down to hit record — and I didn’t try to hide it. A simple question about my kids brought up a lot of anger, grief, and truth I’ve been carrying for a long time. In this episode, I talk honestly about what it feels like to face those moments, why it h…

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116 - Awake Mama! Handling Holiday Darkness as a Single Mom 17:53

4d ago17:53

17:53

We're told, this is supposed to be "the most wonderful time of the year," but for many, the holidays can be a time of loneliness and darkness. In today's episode life coach Kerri Bishop talks about how difficult the holidays can be, the dangers of comparison, and putting a plan together to make it through the tough times. Kerri also helps you see t…

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115 - Finding Gratitude in Difficult Thanksgiving Seasons 21:12

9d ago21:12

21:12

Does it feel hard to be grateful this year? Does it seem like everyone else lives so much better than you and, while you're happy for them, you also wish some of that wealth would trickle down to you - and I don't necessarily mean financially either! If you've ever felt that way, today's episode gives reasons and ways to grow in gratitude. I also t…

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114 - Let Christ be King: Encouragement for Stressed Out Moms Entering the Holiday Season 14:02

11d ago14:02

14:02

Does the thought of the impending holiday season catch you feeling more stress than peace? Do you find yourself navigating stress, comparison, loneliness, and emotional overwhelm as the holiday season begins? You're not alone! That's why taking Christ the King into our lives as we close the Church year and get ready to enter the busy holiday season…

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113 - Holiday Over Spending: A Mindset Reset & 7 Tips to Help Single Moms Avoid Over Spending this Christmas 18:12

16d ago18:12

18:12

If you're facing the pressure of holiday spending, comparison, and guilt, you are not alone! If your ex is outspending you, if you feel like you need to prove your worth through gifts, or if December puts you into financial survival mode, this episode will bring you peace, clarity, and practical steps to reclaim the season. Join me to learn financi…

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04 | Enough Overwhelm Already! 3 Simple Daily Habits 12:59

18d ago12:59

12:59

Hi Friend! Feeling stretched thin and mentally drained? Does your day feel chaotic before it even begins? Do you wish you had simple ways to get grounded without adding more to your plate? In this episode, I’m sharing 3 simple daily habits that help you get grounded when life feels overwhelming — especially as a single mom trying to hold everything…

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112 - How to Persevere in This Crazy World: 5 Steps to Grow through Faith 15:59

18d ago15:59

15:59

Are you a single mom fearing the worst? Do you have days where you just want to give up or run away? Are you a woman looking out at this messed up world and wondering what shoe will drop next? I understand all of this because I have felt that too. And I know God calls us to keep moving forward in faith - persevere in trust in whatever He has allowe…

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111 - Rebuild Life After Divorce: 5 Steps for Single Moms to Strengthen Their Foundations in Christ 20:09

23d ago20:09

20:09

Have you ever felt broken, judged, or “defiled” by life’s hardships? I know I have! Today's episode will give you 5 ways to begin rebuilding your life with Jesus as your foundation. Bits to Build On... Inspect your foundation and uncover where you’ve allowed lies or fear to crack your confidence. Guard who builds on your foundation—from relationshi…

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110 - When a Break Up Destroys Your Life, Let Jesus Rebuild You 18:12

25d ago18:12

18:12

Have you doubted yourself after divorce? Have you questioned your worth more after a breakup? Have you even considered you might not be worthy of life? The betrayal that comes from a divorce can threaten to destroy your life and any sense of self worth you made have had. This happens because you don't see yourself as the temple of the Holy Spirit o…

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03 | Feeling Stuck in Recovery? Let’s Talk About Why 9:06

25d ago9:06

9:06

Hi friend! Ever feel like you’re doing everything right in recovery but still not moving forward? You’re sober, but not really free. In this episode, we get real about why that happens — and what keeps us feeling stuck even when we’re trying our hardest. I share the truth I had to face: I was trying to do it all alone. If you’ve been white-knucklin…

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02 | Why You’re Not Broken — You’re Becoming New 10:14

25d ago10:14

10:14

Have you ever felt like you’ve messed up too much for God to love you? Like your past is too heavy, your story too complicated, and your mistakes too big to come back from? Maybe you’ve tried to start over before — and failed. Maybe you’ve been told you’re too broken or too far gone. Friend, I get it. In this episode, I’m sharing how I came to know…

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01 | My Story and How God Led Me to Start the Single Moms in Recovery Podcast 12:36

25d ago12:36

12:36

Hi friend! Have you ever smiled through the pain — pretending you’re okay when you’re falling apart inside? Do you ever wonder if God could still love you after everything you’ve been through? Have you lost so much that you’re not sure who you are anymore… or if there’s still hope for you? In this powerful and deeply personal first episode, I open …

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109 - When the Government Shuts Down: Single Moms, SNAP Benefits, & Freedom in Faith 26:33

30d ago26:33

26:33

Are you a single mom affected by the government shutdown? Does the question about how to put food on the table worry you or a friend? In this timely episode of Single Mom Smiling, Catholic life coach Kerri Bishop speaks directly to single moms facing the impact of the government shutdown and potential loss of SNAP benefits. We will cover the Cathol…

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108 - Jesus Does Not Reject, But He Does Challenge! 12:13

1M ago12:13

12:13

Have you ever felt pulled in many different directions? Your faith tells you one thing, but the world tells you something different? It can be sooooo easy to want to give in to the world. We can easily justify our actions and beliefs and fall for temporary happiness or a life of ease over the difficulties God calls us to walk through. But that temp…

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107 - When Faith & Family Collide: How Catholic Single Moms Can Handle Halloween Conflict 22:21

1M ago22:21

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What happens when you want to keep Halloween faith-focused — but your ex, your kids, or your culture wants to go all-in on darkness, costumes, and horror? In this episode, I share practical, faith-based ways to handle Halloween disagreements with your ex peacefully and guide kids who love Halloween without crushing their spirit. We will discuss bou…

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106 - Closing the Gap: From Pride to Purpose with the Pharisee, Tax Collector, & God as Your Coach 12:07

1M ago12:07

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Do you ever feel like you’re falling behind? Do you feel like that mom has it all together, that couple has real love, or that coworker’s life just seems easier? In this week’s Gospel reflection from Luke 18:9-14, I put on my Catholic Life Coaching hat and explore what the Pharisee and the tax collector can teach us about comparison, pride, and the…

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Trailer - Single Moms in Recovery 2:24

1M ago2:24

2:24

Welcome to Single Moms in Recovery — the podcast that helps you find stability through a relationship with Jesus. If you’ve ever felt invisible, exhausted, or unsure where to turn, this space is for you. Join Richelle Braybrook, a wife, mom, and woman who’s walked through addiction, heartbreak, and healing — as she shares faith-filled encouragement…

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105 - From Mourning to Majesty: 7 Lessons Women Can Learn from Erika Kirk's Faith in Loss 19:07

1M ago19:07

19:07

In today's episode of Single Mom Smiling, we walk through 7 transformative lessons gleaned from watching Erika Kirk navigate the unimaginable: the assassination of her husband, Charlie Kirk. For women grappling with grief, loss, or deep hardship, her faith-driven response offers real, actionable wisdom you can lean into today. What You’ll Learn Cal…

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104 - When Justice Feels Unfair & Prayers Seem Unanswered - The Persistent Widow's Lessons for Women Facing Unjust Judges & God's Silence 13:56

2M ago13:56

13:56

Have you stood in court and wondered where the justice is? Have you prayed for God to intervene only to hear crickets? If you answered yes, you are not the only one! In today's episode, Catholic life coach I reflect on Luke 18:1–8, the parable of the Persistent Widow, to help women find peace and purpose amid injustice. From unfair court rulings to…

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103 - Erika Kirk Models How to Stand When Facing the Gates of Fire 13:20

2M ago13:20

13:20

Yesterday should have been Charlie Kirk's 32nd birthday. For many of us, myself included, it is hard to believe he's gone. I cannot imagine how Erika Kirk feels! Many of us are left asking God why and how he could take a good man like Charlie so soon. Many single moms have asked similar questions about their own husbands or significant others, whet…

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102 - Healing Doesn't Always Look Like We Think it Should 15:26

2M ago15:26

15:26

Have you ever looked at your life and thought, "This is so unfair?" or maybe you've questioned whether you will ever get justice. Trust me, you're not the only one! In this week’s Gospel you will be invited into the story of the ten lepers healed by Jesus—and the one who returned in gratitude, but more than a miracle, this story opens the door to a…

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101 - 100th Episode Published! 10 Simple Ways to Celebrate Your Wins (Even When You're Broke or Busy) 14:40

2M ago14:40

14:40

Have you taken time to celebrate your personal wins lately? 🎉 Whether you're a single mom juggling everything or a woman striving to grow stronger in faith, this episode is your reminder that you deserve to celebrate — even the small victories. In this special 100th episode of Single Mom Smiling, I’m sharing: 10 creative and meaningful ways to cele…

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100 - Faith Like a Mustard Seed: How Busy Single Moms Grow Spiritually Through Daily Tasks 13:59

2M ago13:59

13:59

Do you ever feel like your To-Do list is never ending? Does it seem like as soon as you cross one thing off your list, ten more await? The servant in Sunday's Gospel reading can probably relate, but Jesus has some interesting insight! If you're a busy mom, this reflection is for you. Discover how the sometimes stressful, often unnoticed tasks of mo…

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99 - Just a Bad Week or Spiritual Warfare? 5 Steps to Handling Life's Challenges 21:54

2M ago21:54

21:54

I started podcasting about 15 months ago and hadn't missed an episode until everything seemed to go wrong at once. What's more, that everything started happening right after I finished a course on how to market Armor Up, my new spiritual warfare program for women. I'd planned to launch Armor Up in January, but with Charlie Kirk's assassination and …

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98 - Life is Unfair so Live for MORE Than What You See Here Today! 15:50

2M ago15:50

15:50

Does it seem like everyone else is getting ahead and you're stuck begging for scraps? Maybe you're comparing what others show on social media, coveting the life your ex seems to lead, or are simply stuck looking back to what went wrong and where you thought you "should" be by now. The story of Lazarus and the rich man remind us to live for more tha…

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97 - Sharing the Burden of the Cross After the Assassination of Charlie Kirk 18:57

3M ago18:57

18:57

Sometime life’s burdens seem too difficult to bear, but through our crosses we discover who we can be. In fact, being a Christian means bearing the burden of carrying Christ joyfully to the world. Charlie Kirk knew this, but now he is gone. He was targeted because he spoke truth when so many refused to carry their share of the burden. It is time fo…

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96 - Single Mom Budgeting on a Limited Income 15:17

3M ago15:17

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Living on a limited income can feel defeating. You may think you have so little money coming in a budget won’t work for you. But the best time to begin a budget is right now! Even with little money bc coming in. Even with inconsistent income. Even when you think it will never work. God calls you to be a good steward with your resources and honors t…

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95 - 3 Ways to Honor Your Emotions Without Letting Them Enslave You 17:36

3M ago17:36

17:36

Have you ever snapped at your kids only to regret it later? Or maybe you let your ex pull you into an emotional argument you know you can't win? Or maybe an neighbor, coworker, or even friend did something that riled you up or left you in frustrated tears? Of all God's creatures, women were uniquely gifted with intense emotions, but that cannot be …

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94 - Faith in the Fire - Fighting Evil Seen at the Church of the Ascension Tragedy & in Our Own Lives 25:11

3M ago25:11

25:11

Shock struck as the news of innocent children gunned down while celebrating their first back-to-school Mass of the 2025-26 school year spread. Anger. Shock. Rumors. What we know as Catholics is that evil is real, and sometimes it rears its ugly head in horrifying ways. In this case, evil was visible and loud, but much sneakier, quieter evil led up …

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93 - Jesus's Way to Make New Friends as a Single Mom 12:40

3M ago12:40

12:40

Making and keeping friends as a single mom can be HARD! Single moms are often exhausted and overwhelmed. They often question their self worth and ability to contribute value to conversations when their thinking is foggy from so many things they need to keep track of. Many single moms, and women in general, have expectations about what kind of frien…

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92 - The Difference Between Happiness & Joy in America and the Catholic Faith 20:59

3M ago20:59

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The pursuit of happiness helped build America. Happiness is what many of us try to pursue today too. But, we seldom understand what happiness meant when the Founders added it to the Declaration of Independence. We understand the happiness we pursue today even less. In both cases, the happiness we pursue is actually a joy that is not dependent on ex…

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91 - How Many Will Get to Heaven & Will You Follow Jesus when Life Gets Hard? 14:05

3M ago14:05

14:05

What battles do you face as a single mom? Do you fight your ex, the court system, the schools or teacher unions, or maybe even your own kids? It can be tempting to fight what is right in front of us, but Jesus tells us to focus on Him instead. If we want to get to Heaven, we need to recognize we are in a spiritual war for our souls and not all soul…

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90 - Raising Faithful Catholic Kids as a Single Mom & Trusting in God When They Stray 19:22

4M ago19:22

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Being a Catholic mom today is a spiritual battle. Whether you’re teaching your little ones to say their very first prayers, guiding teens through a culture that challenges their faith, or praying for a prodigal child who has walked away from the Church—you are not alone. Join me for tips on how to lead your children in faith and what to do if they …

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89 - 3 Steps to Living Out Your Purpose After Dramatic Life Changes 14:45

4M ago14:45

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Have you gone through a major life change and been left asking, "What do I do now?" You're not alone! When life throws us curveballs, whether it's through sudden marital abandonment or a long dreaded empty nest, you may struggle with your sense of purpose. Many people do. In today's episode, women's life coach Kerri Bishop shows why your true purpo…

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88 - Finding Time to Pray as a Single Mom - Practical Tips to Deepen Your Faith in a Busy Life 20:47

4M ago20:47

20:47

Being a single mom means you are BUSY! It can be overwhelming. Prayer and the Sacraments can seem like just one more thing to fit into your chaotic life. Yet, you are told to pray without ceasing! In today's episode, I talk of how I learned to do this as a busy single mom of five boys and how you can do it too! God Bless... Kerri Check This Out: Em…

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87 - Serving Until the Master Returns: Hope for Tired Catholic Single Parents 20:37

4M ago20:37

20:37

Feeling worn out as a single parent? You’re not alone! In this faith-filled episode for Catholic single parents, we explore Sunday’s Gospel and Jesus’ parable of the faithful servants—revealing how your daily sacrifices in parenting are part of a powerful spiritual battle. Join me to discover the hope, encouragement, and eternal rewards promised to…

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86 - God Promises You SO Much More than the Prosperity Gospel Tries to Sell You 29:26

4M ago29:26

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Are you wondering what God's plans for you are? Do you wonder what He's thinking and how He can allow you to suffer so much when you've tried so hard to do everything right? Are you struggling and wondering when relief and a plan will come? Maybe you're thinking what no single mom wants to admit to thinking...that God doesn't keep His promises. YIK…

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85 - Your Ex is a Rich Fool. Stop Comparing Your Wealth to His! 20:37

4M ago20:37

20:37

It's easy to fall into the comparison trap. We see ourselves doing it with friends and strangers on social media, but it is more destructive when single moms compare their lives to their exes'. Instead, single moms should be encouraged to build wealth on Earth in order to build the Kingdom of God. For Jesus tells you not to be foolish with what you…

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84 You Are Not Meant to be an Average Single Mom 21:51

4M ago21:51

21:51

If you know the statistics of the "typical" single mom and her kids, you know it can be a scary world out here! If you are wondering if there is more to you and your life and your kids, than the exhaustion and stress and fear of single parenting, this episode shows you there is more! Many times we get comfortable being average, but faith tells you,…

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83 - What Happens When God Doesn't Seem to Answer Your Prayers? 19:48

4M ago19:48

19:48

Hey there Beloved Mama, Do you sometimes we cry out to God, only to have Him return a sharp NO? How many other times, have you cried out only for Him to remain silent? This happens even when what we ask for is good for us, for our children, for the Church. This happens when it seems God's response "should" be an easy, "Yes!" How can a good God, who…

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82 - A Single Mom's Catholic Response to the Coldplay Betrayal 26:49

4M ago26:49

26:49

An adulterous couple was recently caught on Coldplay's kiss cam. Social media and internet memes rip the couple apart and root for the end of their Marriages, but is this what is best in the longterm? Is this what is best for the betrayed spouses and their children? What happens to the souls of all involved? As Catholics, we need to dig into our ma…

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81 - Getting Priorities Straight as an Overworked, Overlooked Single Mom 20:03

5M ago20:03

20:03

As a single mom, you have a lot on your plate - kids, a job, housework, finances, and so much more. It can be exhausting. You may cry out to God and anyone else who will listen! You may feel ignored or overlooked. You may wonder if God sees all the work you do. You may wonder if anyone appreciates you and your sacrifices. In today's Gospel reflecti…

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80 - What is a Christian Mom's Greatest Desire? 23:05

5M ago23:05

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What do you want most from life? Many moms say they want a loving husband and children and the family the way they dreamed it would be. This is true for Christian moms, Catholic moms, married moms, single moms, and women in general. But what if you dig deeper? What ties all that together? The answer, quite simply is love. Women want love. They want…

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79 - The Good Samaritan and How Asking for Help Can be a Blessing to Others 21:02

5M ago21:02

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No one likes asking for help. For single moms, asking for help can seem like weakness and feel like shame, but it does not have to be that way! In this episode, we read about the Good Samaritan. This traeller seems least likely to help, and yet, he's the one who cares and does what is right. When those who should care for you do not and you are lef…

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78 - Does God Only Love You Just the Way You Are? 25:00

5M ago25:00

25:00

I drove by the local Episcopal church the other day. Its lgbtqai+ agenda was boldly proclaimed in streamers in the churchyard and on a giant sign displaying the phrase: "God loves you just the way you are" - the Episcopal church. The sign and pride month got me thinking. The Catholic response seems to be: "Yes, God Loves you just the way you are...…

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77 - Offer Peace, Even to Someone Who Doesn't Deserve It 24:29

5M ago24:29

24:29

Jesus tells you to offer peace to others, but what happens when you have an ex who is hostile, or maybe even abusive? What do you do when you think someone doesn't deserve peace, but God tells you to offer it anyway? You offer them peace knowing it will come back to you. Then you shake the dust from your sandals and rejoice, not in casting out demo…

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76 - Choose God Sized Dreams this Independence Day 19:45

5M ago19:45

19:45

The dreams of a young woman often revolve around finding the perfect man, getting married, having babies, raising children, having a career and financial stability for a home and travel and all sorts of other good and worldly things. When a husband leaves, all those dreams come crashing down. That's when we can be grateful for living in America, wh…

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75 - Breaking Chains of Imprisonment for Single Moms 24:48

5M ago24:48

24:48

Few people want to admit the vast numbers of single moms imprisoned by unjust court systems. These women and their children are unable to move for better education, job opportunities, or healthcare. They are often forced to live in the same towns their abuse took place in and often not far from their abusive exes. America's court system is unjust a…

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74 - Validating Grief in Betrayal & Offering Hope to Abandoned Wives 29:03

5M ago29:03

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Grief in divorce is often masked by other emotions. Learning to grieve losses, beyond those of a runaway spouse, involves validation and hope. In today's episode, I explain the unique grief of issues such as infidelity, abuse, and abandonment and give suggestions on how to deal with this intense sorrow. If you want to explore your own grief and how…

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