by Meredith Siegel Cohen, Creator, Single and Striking Out There was a moment during my trip to Savannah when a feeling washed over me that I can only […]
Among Others, By Myself: Showing Up as a Party of One
by Meredith Siegel Cohen, Creator, Single and Striking Out It was mid-December, 2015. I was the only one who knew of my impending divorce. I was still married, […]
Divorce and a Blooming Magnolia
Looking Back to Embolden the Future by Meredith Siegel Cohen, Creator, Single and Striking Out This morning, as I was walking my pooch (at 6 a.m. – ugh), […]
A Night at the Orchestra – A Symphony of Friendship and Independence
by Meredith Siegel Cohen, Creator, Single and Striking Out Music enhances our quality of life—it gives us a platform to daydream, motivation to move, comfort in sadness, and […]
When the Ex Casts a Hex
by Meredith Siegel Cohen, Creator, Single and Striking Out I miss my ex. I can hear your gasps—how could she write this? Aren’t we embracing singledom?! Yes, we […]
Lasagna, Because I’m Worth It! A Rich Slice of Self-Love
by Meredith Siegel Cohen, Creator, Single and Striking Out Food excites me—way more than it should. I don’t know why. The first thing I think about when I […]
Stepping Out in Savannah – A First Taste of Independent Travel
by Meredith Siegel Cohen, Creator, Single and Striking Out Well, my trip didn’t exactly start the leisurely way I had envisioned—sipping my coffee, slowly dressing, packing with care, […]
Embracing Solo Travel: A Challenge to Rediscover Myself
by Meredith Siegel Cohen, Creator, Single and Striking Out Two years ago, I traveled to Sydney, Australia, to visit my daughter during her junior year abroad. Truth be […]
A Wicked Mindset – Navigating Loneliness in Solitude
by Meredith Siegel Cohen, Creator, Single and Striking Out I took myself out to lunch and to see the Wicked movie in December. The cold, grey weather with blistering winds […]
A Day of Wine and Roses
by Meredith Siegel Cohen, Creator, Single and Striking Out And love. And chocolate. Not necessarily in that order. Every time February 14th rolled around, my ex would pull […]