Not even two weeks after I got my first tattoo at Mainline Ink, I was back to see Becca for my second tattoo. It was the eve of my divorce finalization and my best-friend had come down to...
Divorce Recovery: My Last Therapy Session
- February 27, 2018
- By Celia Ybarra
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Today was a big day in my divorce recovery process! A huge day! There comes a time that your therapist thinks you're equipped to fly on your own & today I saw my therapist for the last time....
The Story Behind My First Tattoo: Semicolon + Ampersand
- February 23, 2018
- By Celia Ybarra
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One night, at the end of a good girl's night out I walked into Mainline Ink and got my very first tattoo with two of my best girls by my side literally holding my hand. My tattoo artist,...
I find it fitting that National Margarita Day marks one year of living on my own post-separation+divorce. My friends know that I can hardly resist a good margarita! Last year I started moving into my apartment on this...
The First Valentine's Day After Divorce
- February 19, 2018
- By Celia Ybarra
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Valentine's Day. Some people love it, others hate it. Where do you fall? I used to roll my eyes at it, but now, I love it. Mainly because all things during this time are red, pink, sparkly, and...
Angel is my 17 year old tuxedo. I've had him since he was 4 weeks old. Angel was discovered by my Mom one morning, she heard a kitten crying and he came out from under her car. His...
A Woman Who Cuts Her Hair Is About To Change Her Life
- February 12, 2018
- By Celia Ybarra
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A woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life. - Coco Chanel Last Tuesday evening I met with my hairstylist, Krisanne, I needed a change. We had been talking about it for a little while,...
One year ago today, I began breaking the trauma bond with my ex husband after being put on medications to simply help me function. I was paralyzed, I shook uncontrollably, I was vomiting, and I couldn't eat. I...
