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Rabbi Says ‘Choose a Path’ in Divorce

This is an amazing, inspiring guest post by Rabbi Dr. Baruch HaLevi, who advises us to choose a path in divorce. I hope you get as much out of it as I did! A Tale of Two Divorcees by Rabbi Dr. Baruch HaLevi “This is the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in … Read more

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How to Deal With “Her”: The Ex’s New Girlfriend

A DGS reader wrote the following, regarding her ex’s new girlfriend: My divorce was final 4 months ago and almost a year ago is when he told me he didn’t love me anymore after 24 years of marriage and 3 kids. After he told me he wanted out is when I started noticing signs of … Read more

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The Benefits of Going Back To Work After Divorce

Thinking of returning to work? I interviewed some working women (most are moms, too) about the benefits of going back to work after divorce and here is what they had to say!     Here are 10 benefits of going back to work after divorce, and why it could turn out to be the best … Read more

Divorce and Cancer: Does Cancer Change The Playing Field In Divorce?

It is scary and sad, but a harsh reality. Both the rate of people getting cancer and the rate of divorce are sharply on the rise. Therefore, having both a divorce and cancer is becoming more and more possible.   I received this letter from a reader. Here is part of it:   I am … Read more

My 30-Day Divorce Detox

Today is February 2nd-just over a month into 2016. The novelty of the new year has probably worn off, with many of our new year’s resolutions already broken. But that’s OK! The way I see it, the dreary darkness of winter is the perfect time to give yourself a detox.   I’m not talking about … Read more

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Hope After Heartbreak: A Woman’s Breakup Story

This is the journal of Jen Francis, a woman who endured a devastating breakup, and who wanted to share her journey. Her breakup story is so beautifully written. It is also extremely relatable and beyond inspiring. It will bring tears to your eyes. The Anatomy of the Break Up, or 726 Days Back to Being … Read more

A Look Back At 2015: My 12 Most Popular Divorce Blog Posts

My 12 most popular divorce blog posts of 2015! How was your 2015? Was this the year your life completely spun out of control because your spouse told you he/she wanted a divorce? Or, perhaps this was a year of healing for you, spending 2015 as a separated single person? Maybe it was a year … Read more

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What Does Divorce Look Like? Here’s The Real Face Of Divorce

What does divorce look like? The idea to write this article stemmed from episode one of season two of “Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce,” . A really good scene in the episode involves its main character, Abby McCarthy (a divorced writer…hmmm sounds familiar) landing a weekly column in a well known women’s magazine. The magazine (which … Read more

New Book Helps Women Cope With Cheating Spouse

If Amy Koko’s new book, “There’s Been a Change of Plans” is even remotely like the blog post she wrote below, I cannot wait to dive into it! Amy’s pain and anguish in coping with her cheating spouse is so blatant, the story immensely captivating as her emotions truly pour onto the paper. In the … Read more

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Pros and Cons of Divorce: It’s Not What You’ve Lost, It’s What You’ll Gain

It’s easy to look at divorce as a really, really sad, horrible loss, and I agree that it is. But believe it or not, there are some good things that come with getting divorced. There are pros and cons of divorce. What many men and women (especially those who are newly separated) can’t see is … Read more

A Huge Factor in Moving On After Divorce

When two people get divorced, both hopefully spend some time reflecting on the mistakes they made, which I believe is really healthy in the healing process, and crucial in moving on after divorce.  I’ll even go so far as to say that people who don’t acknowledge and don’t accept responsibility for their mistakes can’t heal. … Read more

Coping With Divorce: How to Turn “Our Place” into “My Place”

Of the many difficult aspects of coping with divorce (or the ending of a long-term relationship) are the places that the two of you went that were very special.   Restaurants, bars, coffee houses, breakfast places, parks, museums, even vacation spots can be places that when your marriage is over are brutal to even think … Read more