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Feb 2016

Happens again Sat, Feb 13

It's ladies only this month

(We'll be coed again in March)

 
 
News....  
  • Nationally-known attorney  Alan Plevy  will reveal  The 5 Myths of Divorce  at our next  Making a BrilliantExit/SecSat  happening Sat, Feb 13. We'll also be joined by  Mike Russell , our area's top private eye, and, since it's the day before  that day,  w e've asked therapist Rita Waters to work her healing magic. Hope to see you!
  • Please join us in congratulating the attorneys who've spoken at Brilliant Exits who made our area's recent "Top Family Law Attorneys" lists! More...
Yes, it's  that month again...


It's that month, when coupledom is exalted, making it a bit difficult for people who are on their own romantically. 

If you are feeling down, keep this fact in mind. While we don't wish the pain of breaking-up on anybody, know that although  Valentines Day is romanticized, studies show divorce filings skyrocket this time of year. Why? Possibilities include waiting until after the holidays, cabin fever thanks to storms like the Blizzard of 2016, waiting for a spouse's yearly bonus to go through, and being terribly disappointed with a Valentines Day that doesn't meet hyped expectations. 
Bet this will give you chills ....

Since this can be a tough month for love (be it self-love or loving another), I'm sharing this short, heart-touching video created by a female band committed to helping people change their inner voices (i.e. squelch your inner critic) and realize "you are enough just the way you are." 

Rather than feeling down on Valentines Day, we challenge you to treat yourself (and other important people in your life) with love and compassion. After all, the day is about love, and couples don't have a monopoly on love. 

Buy yourself some flowers, chocolate, or a special experience with a group of friends who get where you are at -- and love you for who you really are! 

Hope to see you soon,
Sharon
Founder,  Brilliant Exits

PS.  Thank you for reading our emails, supporting Brilliant Exits, and helping us spread the word about what we do. 


Congratulations!Congrats
We are delighted to congratulate the following attorneys who've spoken at Brilliant Exits and were recently named to lists of our area's Top Family Law Attorneys. 

Note: Several of the attorneys (including Alan Plevy, who's speaking at our SecSat this month) made both lists!

Washingtonian Magazine
Dick Colten
Julie Gerock
David Ginsberg
Daniel Gray
Jennifer Joffe
Jim Korman
Alan Plevy
Northern Virginia Magazine
Al Bonin
Dick Colten
Julie Gerock
David Ginsberg
Daniel Gray
Kelly Hite
Jennifer Joffe
Jim Korman
Grant Moher
Alan Plevy

We are proud that Making a Brilliant Exit/SecSat is our area's first, and longest running, "Second Saturday" and that we have been able to bring you such top notch experts, from attorneys, to amazing specialists, and even a retired judge! Helping you get the answers and support you deserve is our mission.


Our Programs   ●  Designed to make it easier on you!

Making a BrilliantExit/SecSat --- details
Wondering about separation/divorce?
Join us Sat, Feb 13 
for answers,info,and support.
Happens again Sat. Feb 13 & it's for ladies
(We'll be coed again in March)
Yes, we are meeting the day before
that day, so we are planning to make it special. 

Our guest speakers are:
  • Attorney  Alan Plevy, regularly listed in the  Washingtonian and  Northern Virginia  Magazine as one our area's top divorce attorneys, will disclose the 5 myths of divorce. He is licensed to practice in both Virginia and Maryland.  US News & World Report has named his firm one of the best in the US.

  • Want the scoop on working with a private eye? Our area's top private investigator, Mike Russell, will fill you in. For over 30 years he's been getting the evidence to prove your case. Even if you don't need a PI, you'll find his stories worth your time.

  • We've asked healing expert Rita Waters to work her magic and help you feel much better by treating you to a healing experience. She's very well qualified as a reiki master, reflexologist and Rubenfeld Synergy therapist.
And of course, you'll hear from cosponsors   Sharon Zarozny   and   Debbie Marson.    

Note:  We are coed in March. Our very popular Judge/Attorney Panel returns in April!

Journaling: A Healing Workshop
Coming in March --  Details posted soon on our  website .

Want a tool you can use to shift to a fresh perspective and move forward?  Grab your journal (or some paper) and your favorite pen and join us at this 3-hour workshop designed to help you do just that. You'll learn journaling techniques to help you navigate the special challenges life often delivers. 

Led by certified journaling therapist Deborah Ross, you'll be guided to get your brain's story -- your thoughts and emotions -- down on paper. Then, teaching you therapeutic journaling techniques, Deborah will help you step back and meet the inner workings of your brain/mind. 

Your reward? You'll gain insight, a new perspective and the power to change. 


Separation hurts & divorce happens.   
Join others also going through it.
You'll be glad you did.
Our TLC  Meetup Support Group 
Happens again Sun, Feb 21.  Join Us! TLC

Drop by our TLC Support Group which gets together @ St Elmo's in Del Ray, Alexandria, the 3rd Sunday of each month. We gather to check-in, support each other, and have fun. You can come once, or as often as you like.
 
It's informal, coed and free! You can sign up and get more info at TLC Support Groups  on Meetup. (PS. Worried about privacy? Use an alias when you sign up.)

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