Buy Yourself Flowers; Loving YOU first

Valentine’s Day is meant to be a day for celebrating romance, but for those who have experienced betrayal, this day can serve as a reminder of what you’ve lost. We want to hold space today for the triggers, the pain, and the hard you may be feeling around this holiday. Whether you’re in a relationship, divorced, or single, you may find yourself grieving the expectations that were never realized in your romantic relationships. But perhaps you can take a minute this week to think about how you might be able to create a new tradition of loving you. On this episode, Amie and Alana share: Examples of what being authentic on Valentine’s Day has looked like for them Ideas to help you set up realistic expectations Unexpected benefits that come from loving yourself You get to decide on this day that celebrates love IF you want to celebrate love, and you get to decide how that looks. Groups, Classes, and Resources from Choose Recovery Services: Road to Recovery - Join Luke and Alana for a free monthly couples webinar to navigate the relational aspects that come on the road to recovery. Should I Stay or Should I Go - Join this FREE group coaching call with Amie for those stuck trying to decide whether to stay in their marriage. Healthy Dating Webinar - FREE webinar with Amie for single 18-25 year-olds interested in receiving tools and encouragement for future relationships. Am I In An Abusive Relationship? - FREE, self-paced workshop to help you identify key red flags in your relationship. Choose 180 Male Support Group - This group helps men move through the pains of addiction while healing from shame. Leaning In: Betrayal Trauma Group - Those ready to lean back into their relationship will gain support to repair their relationship in this group with Alana. Transforming Your Triggers- 6-week course taught by Hali Roderick to help women manage and overcome the challenges of trauma triggers. FREE BODY LOVE class that's ready when you are. You can also find Amie on The Empowered Divorce Podcast! Connect with us on Social Media: Amie Woolsey - Life Coach CPC, ICF, ELI-MP, CLDS, APSATS Trainee Alana Gordon - MFTIntern, CCPS-C Choose Recovery Services Sign up here to get an email reminder every time a new episode drops!