When I was first going through my divorce, I just wanted to wake up from the nightmare that was my life and let out a really huge scream. I didn’t want to eat, I couldn’t sleep. Focus? What was that? Life as I knew it died. And it was an excruciating death. Then, I started … Read more
It’s easy to judge someone for getting divorced because of no sex in marriage.It sounds very trivial to some people when they hear about a divorce caused by lack of sex-as if sex is the most important thing to that person and they aren’t grateful for their wonderful marriage. I could not disagree more. Why? … Read more
How many times have you heard someone say (or have you said it) “I need closure”? Is there anything that feels more cleansing to a person than to sit and tell your ex how you feel? Listen to how your ex feels? Perhaps apologize for things or get an apology from him? Express regrets/how you … Read more
Someone I know who is getting divorced asked me if I had a good playlist for her. She said she wanted a list of the best divorce songs to listen to while taking a walk or working around the house, or just while sitting on her patio with a glass of wine. Songs that would … Read more
When getting divorced, jumping into the process without being fully prepared for what is to come can lead to several critical and potentially costly mistakes. Fortunately, with the right preparation, mistakes can be avoided. Here are four common mistakes people make when getting divorced, along with how to avoid making them: Mistake No. 1: Failing … Read more
When I was 21, I had my whole life ahead of me. I felt unafraid of almost anything. Physically, I felt wonderful. I was free-spirited and happy most of the time. All that said, at 21, I was so naive, I made so many mistakes, and I didn’t have wisdom, self-confidence and common sense when … Read more
Anger in divorce is understandable. But making decisions based on anger can hurt everyone involved, including your kids and you. Here is an email I received from an angry dad: My wife and I are getting divorced. She definitely has a personality disorder and I just couldn’t take it anymore. We have three kids and … Read more
No one wants to be divorced. Let’s start with that. But, it happens and from what I remember, all I could think of at the time was the downside of being divorced: being a single mom, worrying about the kids, having to go back to work, wondering if I was going to be alone forever, … Read more
Many people going through a divorce will say, “My dog is anxious. Do you think he/she knows I’m getting divorced?” Here is my answer. Dogs have no idea what divorce is, but they do know when you are anxious, tense, angry or worried. The most useful questions to ask are: how is my dog responding … Read more
Everyone going through a divorce, and everyone who is divorced has problems. So does every PERSON, even if they are happily married. What I want to share is a very personal experience about a day that that made my divorce seem like a teeny tiny problem. This was about 8 years ago, I think… It … Read more
Navigating the choppy waters of co-parenting is challenging under the best circumstances. But when coupled with feelings of loneliness, the pressures can magnify, increasing the risk of substance abuse and addiction. This delicate dynamic of loneliness and substance abuse is not just a personal struggle but often a silent one, hidden behind the daily routines … Read more
What’s your mother story? Some of us are mothers and some of us are not. But we all have one, or at least had one at some point. Whether you were raised by a family member, a guardian, adopted mother, or from the original packaging, mothers are where life begins. And it’s also in that … Read more
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