I feel hopeless and alone

I Feel Hopeless and Alone During Divorce

We all have low points in our lives — times when we may feel a bit lost and alone. Going through a divorce or a separation can definitely be one of those times. This reader recently wrote, “I feel hopeless and alone during divorce:”   I feel hopeless and alone. At this point in time … Read more

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How Do You Move On When You Still Love Him?

Sometimes we just want to hear loving, confirming words from someone. Those three words, “I love you,” can make us feel secure, valued and at ease. But, “I love you” doesn’t always translate to, “I want to get back together.” In other words, you can still love someone even if you know it’s over, and … Read more

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How Do You Sleep When Stressed and Anxious about Your Divorce?

I’m having trouble with anxiety. Cannot sleep. Desperately unhappy. How do you sleep when stressed and anxious about your divorce? First, know that you are not alone. Throughout this pandemic specifically, many people are experiencing anxiety and are suffering from many sleepless nights. Add to that the fact that you are either divorced or going … Read more

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Finding Out After Your Divorce That Your Ex Cheated

Editors note: Advice from author is not first person as this did not happen to her. There is an old saying that what you don’t know can’t hurt you. There is, of course, much truth to that. Many people would prefer to not find out something that a friend said about them behind their back … Read more

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Divorcing After 30 Years: I Wanted to Be With Him and He Said No

From a reader: Decided today we are divorcing after 30 years. He is living in Florida, I’m in Illinois. I wanted to move to Florida to be with him and he said no. Feeling horrible.  I am sorry to hear that you are feeling horrible, but if you commit to feeling better, you most certainly … Read more