Patty Blue Hayes, Author at NextTribe

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6 min April 2, 2020Author: Patty Blue Hayes

She Almost Didn’t Survive Her Divorce. Now She’s Embracing Life as an Ex-Pat in Panama

By Patty Blue Hayes

When her unfaithful husband asked for a divorce, she felt her life was over. Working through self-destructive behavior, Patty Blue Hays has re-created h...

6 min April 2, 2020Author: Patty Blue Hayes

She Almost Didn’t Survive Her Divorce. Now She’s Embracing Life as an Ex-Pat in Panama

By Patty Blue Hayes

When her unfaithful husband asked for a divorce, she felt her life was over. Working through self-destructive behavior, Patty Blue Hays has re-created h...

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