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Welcome to My Closet: a Tour
See how I organized my exposed closet in my new loft!
heatherbeanoyler
Mar 135 min read


My Recovery Journey: The Divorce and Trashing the Dress
The divorce in over and my recovery journey is coming to a close through this therapeutic exercise of strength and acceptance.
heatherbeanoyler
Mar 616 min read


Choosing Myself: The Heartache of Divorce, the Hope of Healing, and Valentine’s Day Reflections
Valentine's Day looks different this year, post divorce, and here I am still choosing to choose myself.
heatherbeanoyler
Feb 1310 min read


Heather's 2025 Valentine's Day Gift Guide
2025 Valnetine's Day Gift Guide for you love yourself with!
heatherbeanoyler
Jan 304 min read


A Letter to the Me of 2024
A letter to the me of 2024: a work of gratitude and reflection to the version of me that made it through 2024 with dignity and grace.
heatherbeanoyler
Jan 96 min read


Wellness and Mental Health During the Holidays
Keeping myself healthy and happy during the holiday season with these simple steps!
heatherbeanoyler
Dec 19, 20245 min read


Survival Mode
How do you survive when life is dragging you down? Here are some helpful tools I have learned to get through--I call it "Survival Mode"
heatherbeanoyler
Nov 7, 20246 min read


Going Home
Going home can mean different things for different people. Here's what it means to me.
heatherbeanoyler
Oct 17, 20246 min read


Friends After Forty and Filling for Divorce
When you start a new relationship, it almost seems like you get a new friend group built in, but what about when it ends? You end up back in
heatherbeanoyler
Sep 12, 20247 min read


Don't Let Anyone Dull Your Sparkle
Finding my sparkle after years of not knowing who I was.
heatherbeanoyler
Jul 25, 20246 min read


My Recovery Journey: The Public's Response to My Story
The reaction I have gotten from sharing my story.
heatherbeanoyler
May 9, 20249 min read


Dancing for My Life
How dance shaped my life from childhood to today.
heatherbeanoyler
Apr 11, 202416 min read


My Recovery Journey: Taking My Life Back
After my abuser made his official Alford Plea at the Peoria County Courthouse, he made a social media post that stated that although he...
heatherbeanoyler
Mar 28, 202424 min read


My Recovery Journey: Where It All Began
The beginning of my journey to where I am today.
heatherbeanoyler
Mar 21, 202417 min read


My Recovery Journey: Forced into Hiding
When I was dropped off at the Orlando airport by my driver, it was so vacant and there were very few people in sight. As I made my way...
heatherbeanoyler
Mar 14, 202425 min read


My Recovery Journey: The Refuge
My experience in a residential treatment facility in Florida in 2020.
heatherbeanoyler
Mar 7, 202418 min read


My Recovery Journey: The Events That Led Me to Treatment
A note to you before you begin to read my story: Trigger warning! This article contains events of abuse and domestic violence. Do not...
heatherbeanoyler
Feb 29, 202413 min read


To the Girl Who Wants to Throw a Party
Tips for the girl who wants to throw a fabulous party!
heatherbeanoyler
Feb 15, 20247 min read


A Letter to the Woman Who Is Afraid to Live Alone
To the woman who is afraid to live alone, Going through a divorce is something that changes you. It brings up fears and doubt. As you...
heatherbeanoyler
Feb 9, 20246 min read


Heather's Valentine's Day Gift Guide
Valentine’s Day is a "Hallmark Holiday" that you either love or hate, or maybe you don’t really care about it at all. I am one that is...
heatherbeanoyler
Feb 1, 20244 min read
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