Stop looking for “THE ONE” for pity’s sake!

It seems that from infancy (women in particular) are taught that they are only half a person, that another person is needed to “complete” them, that they will be 100% only when another person is in their lives. Is it no wonder then, that many women get engaged and married young, barely out of high school, in order to fill up the emptiness inside?

This kind of pressure on a partner, to be the “other half”, is one of the reasons that many marriages breakup, the pressure to be someone’s “everything” becomes too much, and the partner feels drowned in the needs of the spouse.

Don’t believe for a second that there is only one (otherwise known as THE ONE) person who will love you. That doesn’t even make sense, in a world of over 7 billion people, the chances that there is more than one person capable of loving you is very likely!

Allow a relationship to grow through each of you becoming as whole as possible before you find a partner, then that relationship has a better chance of being a lasting partnership than if you depend on your spouse to fill up your emptiness.

(I’ve been married more than once and the last one is working out because I finally fixed the “holes’ in myself before getting married again.)

Event Notice: My interview with Janie of “Angels in Distress

Thursday Dec 15th I’ll be interviewed by Janie, aka Queen Warrior, of “Angels in Distress, Inc.” at 8pm PST/9pm MST/10pm CST/11pm EST on Blog Talk Radio at:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/queen-warrior/2011/12/16/domestic-violence-how-do-you-escape-from-it

We’ll be chatting about my harrowing escape from domestic violence in 1984, how to spot a possible batterer and my book “How to Escape a Bad Marriage-A Self Help Divorce Book for Women”.

Energetically, Diane Tegarden

Join me at The Monrovia Street Fair this Friday May 6th

I’ll be at The Monrovia Street Fair this Friday May 6th selling two of my books!!!

Monrovia Street Fair Information
612 S. Myrtle Avenue in Monrovia, CA 91016
Friday May 6th
from 5-9pm

The Monrovia Street Fair and Certified Farmer’s Market offers craft booths, plenty of handmade items, kiddie rides, live music, and food! The admission is FREE and there’s plenty of free parking.

The vendors sell everything from books to artwork, handmade jewelry, clothing, sculpture, photographs, pottery and handicrafts.
A lady named Paula, who makes handmade jewelry, will be sharing my booth, and I’ll be signing copies of “Getting OUT of Limbo- A Self Help Divorce Book for Women” and “Anti-Vigilante and the Rips in Time”.

Hope to see you at the Fair!

Diane Tegarden, Author

Press Release from my most recent interview!

Here’s a link to a nifty Press Release from Diane Tegarden’s most recent interview on Bouncing Back Radio!

http://www.americanbankingnews.com/2011/03/21/diane-tegarden-guides-women-toward-independence-after-divorce-with-donna-marie-thompson-phd-the-ceo-of-goals-in-action-llc-on-the-bouncing-back-now-internet-tv-show/

Ten Tips on How to Avoid Arguing About Money

Ten Tips on How to Avoid Arguing About Money

I’ll post two per day until you’ve got the whole scoop!

1. Get a joint checking account.
If you are both putting your money into a joint checking account you both have a vested interest in keeping track of it and both feel like you’re contributing to the finances.

2. Learn how to do your bank reconciliation.
Once a month, at the end of the month, reconcile your bank statement, so you know which checks haven’t yet cleared and you both know exactly how much money is going into and out of the account. This empowers you both with the knowledge of where your money is being spent.

For a more detailed explanation of how to attain your financial freedom, order “Budgeting on a Dime” by Diane Tegarden at her company’s website, FireWalker Publications, Inc. at http://www.firewalkerpublications.com.

Equal Pay for Equal Work- Women still earn .77 for every 1.00 earned by men!

Equal Pay for Equal Work- Women still earn .77 for every 1.00 earned by men!

Women will not gain a foothold on freedom until we earn the same as men, if we are qualified and have the same amount of experience as a male counterpart. Women gain emotional and mental respect when we are on an equal financial playing field as men. Only when we become serious “bread winners”, will we be able to stand and fight for our right to be treated with respect and without violence.

Most women in bad marriages stay, not out of love, but out of fear of becoming homeless with their children. In order to liberate women from bad relationships, we must allow them the opportunity to support her family alone, if need be.

My first cable TV interview was a smashing success!

I’m thrilled to announce that my very first TV interview on Tuesday Jan 12th on The Vicki Wagner Show (cable channel WEHO 36) at 6:30pm was a success!! The episode aired “live” three times yesterday, as we discussed my book “Getting OUT of Limbo- A Self Help Divorce Book for Women”.

Vicki will send me a DVD of my episode in 2-3 weeks, at which time I will post it on my website, YouTube and then post the link to my blog and networks!

Everyone said it went well and I wasn’t one bit nervous  once the cameras started rolling. Our interview was smooth, and went by so fast it was over before I knew it.

I’m in the process of applying for a major network interview with CNN, so wish me luck! I felt like it was truly the beginning of a good thing for me and look forward to being seen on national TV soon.

Thank you all for your support and encouragement along the way. Now I know it can be done and YOU can do the things you want to do too, if you just keep at it.

To The Dance!

I’m looking for women who have read my book “Getting OUT of LIMBO- A Self Help Divorce Book for Women”

I’m looking for women who have used my book “Getting OUT of LIMBO- A Self Help Divorce Book for Women” to prepare for their divorce. I’m preparing the second printing of “Getting OUT of LIMBO- A Self Help Divorce Book for Women” and would like you to share your story with me.

If you’ve read the book and would like to be in the second edition, please email me at: rosefirewalker@aol.com with your two page contribution explaining which chapters worked best for you. You can remain anonymous or claim your story with a last name and city, if you wish.

Much Thanks, Diane Tegarden, Author

Why Do Women Stay Too Long in an Abusive Relationship??

During October my main goal will be to educate women on how to escape a battering spouse.

One of the questions about domestic violence that hasn’t been answered properly is “Why Do Women Stay So Long in an Abusive Relationship?”

That issue, the cycle of violence, the difficulties in leaving and how to overcome those obstacles will be addressed in the next interview I’ll be doing on Thursday with Lisa Fredette, an experienced life coach and divorce mentor.

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WHAT: Lisa Fredette’s Passionate Life Coach interviews Diane Tegarden
WHERE: http://tinyurl.com/5qvl5c
CALL IN# 1-866-472-5788
WHEN: Thursday October 30th
TIME: 1 pm PST/ 2pm MST/ 3pm CST/ 4pm EST

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and as a survivor of a battering spouse I know the stigma that is attached to the women who are the victims of these crimes. Over and over again I hear people ask “Why did the women stay with him if he was beating her?” In our interview I hope to shed some light on that complex topic and explain the cycle of abuse that leads to the final blows. I will also outline how a woman can leave or escape her abuser, and go on to develop a full, meaningful life.

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Please pass this notice on to anyone who may be silently suffering and needs valuable information on how getting out of an abusive relationship can be accomplished.

Sincerely,
Diane Tegarden

“Why Do Women Stay So Long in an Abusive Relationship?”

During October my main goal will be to educate women on how to escape a battering spouse.

One of the questions about domestic violence that hasn’t been answered properly is “Why Do Women Stay So Long in an Abusive Relationship?”

That issue, the cycle of violence, the difficulties in leaving and how to overcome those obstacles will be addressed in the next two interviews I’ll be doing during October with Tonya Ramsey and Lise Fredette, both experienced life coaches.

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WHAT: Tonya Ramsey of Journey to Self Radio interviews Diane Tegarden
WHERE: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/journeytoself
CALL IN# 347-215-8942
WHEN: Thursday Oct 16th
TIME: 10am PST/ 11am MST/ 12noon CST/ 1pm EST

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and as a survivor of a battering spouse I know the stigma that is attached to the women who are the victims of these crimes. Over and over again I hear people ask “Why did the women stay with him if he was beating her?” In our interview I hope to shed some light on that complex topic and explain the cycle of abuse that leads to the final blows. I will also outline how a woman can leave or escape her abuser, and go on to develop a full, meaningful life.

To check out Tonya’s website go to: http://lifebydesignsite.com/

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WHAT: Lisa Fredette’s Passionate Life Coach interviews Diane Tegarden
WHERE: http://tinyurl.com/5qvl5c
CALL IN# 1-866-472-5788
WHEN: Thursday October 30th
TIME: 1 pm PST/ 2pm MST/ 3pm CST/ 4pm EST

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and as a survivor of a battering spouse I know the stigma that is attached to the women who are the victims of these crimes. Over and over again I hear people ask “Why did the women stay with him if he was beating her?” In our interview I hope to shed some light on that complex topic and explain the cycle of abuse that leads to the final blows. I will also outline how a woman can leave or escape her abuser, and go on to develop a full, meaningful life.

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Please pass this notice on to anyone who may be silently suffering and needs valuable information on how getting out of an abusive relationship can be accomplished.

Sincerely,
Diane Tegarden