If I had a chance to talk to myself before the divorce, I’d tell her to surround herself with the best support structure she can manage and focus on getting through it. Everything that happens afterward is what you really want to look forward to.
Mothers and Divorce
What You Need to Know About Legal Separation
In a legal separation, you aren’t actually divorced. This is an important distinction because it means that you’ve decided to live in separate households but are still legally considered married.
Therapy: Divorcees’ Perfect Gift for Themselves and Their Children
Divorce disrupts your life and permanently alters the lives of your children. A divorcee’s life will be full of challenges when splitting one home into two
Hiring the Best Family Lawyer: 5 Main Tips
Here are some practical tips for hiring the best family lawyer, from red flags to advantages and disadvantages to consider.
Low-Conflict Marriage: Why I Tell My Clients It’s Good Enough
I’m often asked, “What exactly is a low conflict marriage?” I guess since I push the idea that low-conflict marriages should not fall prey to divorce, it is time I define, for those curious, what I mean by a “low-conflict marriage.”
What Do Kids of Divorce Take into Adulthood with Them?
Remember that your kids are watching and listening to everything you say or do, and they will take those lessons into adulthood with them. If they see your frustrations and anxiety, then so be it – but make sure they see your recovery, too.
How to Protect Yourself From an Angry Ex-Husband
An angry ex-husband, if intent, can cause life for you and your children to be miserable. Child visitation, child support, and following divorce decree orders are just a few tools at your ex’s disposal when it comes to prolonging conflict after divorce.
7 Tips for Recovering From Narcissistic Abuse
Narcissistic abuse can be as overt as yelling, screaming, and criticizing or, as covert as gaslighting, withholding needs, and denying what was and wasn’t said.
Child Custody: Don’t Play Tug-of-War with a Fragile Rope
Tug-of-war custody battles can get messy. The “rope” gets pulled, stretched, and maybe even broken. No matter who “wins,” the rope – that fragile rope – is always caught in the middle.
Are You Properly Using Your Divorce-Related Anger?
In order for anger to work in your favor instead of against you, you need to be creative with how you use your anger. Use your anger as a constructive force, not a destructive force. When used properly constructive anger allows you to feel powerful and motivated to go after what you want.
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