Category: Uplifting stories
When Soul Mates Go Splat
Leave it to me to miss the snark event of the season. (I’ve been moving house.) Several alert readers sent me the travails of life …
Love Is Not a Weakness, It’s a Gift
Hey Chump Lady, First off, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I have so much appreciation, love and respect for you, and I …
Support in Unexpected Places?
Hi Chump Lady, I was wondering if you’d be willing to do a Fun Friday Challenge about the unexpected members of the “tribe” of true …
It’s the End of the World or the Beginning. I Can’t Tell.
Isn’t it weird how the worst of times can overlap with the best of times? I’ve been here in northern Michigan, at my folk’s home, …
Be a Hell Raiser, Not a Chump
Today, in honor of Labor Day weekend, I’m rerunning this column about Mother Jones. Raise a glass to hard-fought child labor laws and the 8-hour …
One Guy Chump’s Gain a Life Story
I recently got a letter from a fellow who related to a letter he read here “Dear Chump Lady, My Wife Cheated with a Woman” …
New Beginning Tuesday
Hi Chump Lady! On this day, seven years ago, my divorce became final. After the judge proclaimed it officially done, I sat in my car …
A Masterclass in Boundaries
I confess I’ve got a thing for the HGTV show “Love It or List It.” It completely appeals to my chumpy, codependent senses — you …
Bye-Bye, Cheater
Dear Chump Lady, Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Why? Because reading your words and reading the words of others have finally given me the …
The Walls in Your House Will Sing
My Aunt J’s birthday is next week and I thought it was time to rerun her story. She gave Chump Nation the powerful line: “The …
Fear, You Don’t Own Me
We answered a letter from Trapped this week, afraid to leave her cheating husband, and a lot of the wonderful, supportive comments from CN were …
Tales from the “Gain a Life” Side?
Dear Chump Lady, First of all I have to say thank you to everyone in CN for all the support and for sharing their experiences, …
Profiles in Mightiness
Did anyone get a load of the testimony in Michigan this week against creepy prolific pedophile USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar? What’s this have to …
Tuesday Is Coming
I had such an inspiring day yesterday, and it was a Tuesday, of course! If you’re wondering about the significance of Tuesday, it’s a buzzword …
Be a Hell Raiser, Not a Chump
Today, in honor of Labor Day weekend, I’m rerunning this column about Mother Jones. Happy Labor Day and see you back on Tuesday! — Tracy …
You Get Over It – A Chump Story
Today’s column is a guest post from Rarity — who left a cheater, and gained a life. Enjoy! — Tracy My husband effectively abandoned me for …
The Walls In Your House Will Sing
This is a true story submitted to Chump Lady by her Aunt J. I’m rerunning this today, because we can always use a reminder that there …
The Pep Talk You Would Give Yourself at D-Day
Instead of our usual snarking, today’s Friday Challenge is to think back to your first (or 15th) D-Day and give yourself a pep talk. I …
Dear Chump Lady, I need some karma stories STAT!
Dear Chump Lady, I’ve reached my lowest of lows since DDay 7 months ago. I’m going through the nastiest settlement negotiations with my philandering soon-to-be-ex. …
Tiffany Glass Windows
Hey, I’m rerunning a favorite today. Meanwhile, don’t forget to craft your Valentine’s Day Infidelity poems! — Tracy Hi chumps! I’ve been on vacation with …
