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Grief and Starting Over

If you have experienced a loss of a loved one or a dear friend, allow A Light in Darkness: Stories […]

Paula Nilsen / September 30, 2020

One of the best ways I have found to overcome any difficulty is to acknowledge the pain and name the

Paula Nilsen / September 2, 2020

Tonight I had no words to pray, so I read the prayers of Hannah and David. If you are in need of

Christian Resources: Books on Healing from Divorce After my divorce, I became a voracious reader. I scoured the internet for

Flying solo was never my plan but now that I’m here, I’m taking in the views. There are buttons and

Paula Nilsen / January 4, 2020

It’s the New Year: Releasing Emotional Baggage Along the Mediterranean in southern Italy on New Year’s Eve, we learn to let

Paula Nilsen / November 19, 2019

Moving forward after divorce requires determination and precision focus on the goal. Here I write (and speak) about releasing

Paula Nilsen / October 28, 2019

Divorce Advice #1: Create Space before Reacting Pause a moment. Take a deep breath. Let it go. Shake it off.

Paula Nilsen / October 14, 2019

Christian Divorce Advice (Part 1): Spend Time Journaling Have you noticed the many voices clamoring to offer advice? During my

Paula Nilsen / October 2, 2019

A Prayer for Relief after Divorce “Dear God,” I started. From there I wailed uncontrollably. I had no words. This

Paula Nilsen / September 24, 2019

Starting Over after Divorce Starting over after divorce requires summoning all your fortitude. Summon help from God, a friend, or

Paula Nilsen / September 9, 2019

Forgive and Forget To forgive and forget is difficult, but it’s necessary and an important aspect of moving forward. I’ll