Some folks describe their divorces as a mutual parting of ways. But for most, that’s not always the reality of divorce. It certainly wasn’t for me.
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CL Ward
Carrie L. Ward is a divorced mother of two daughters, a runner and a long-time social service worker/administrator from the Midwest. Carrie's marriage to her college sweetheart ended after 23 years, resulting in an unexpected and abrupt change in the direction of her life. With the support of steadfast friends, family, coworkers and a wonderful therapist, Carrie is beginning to rebuild her life, her confidence and her strength, and would like to share some of the ideas, tools and strategies that have helped her cope thus far with the separation and divorce with others who may be wondering if the tears ever stop flowing or the rocky road ever gets smoother. Carrie has a Master of Arts degree in Counseling and a Bachelors Degree in Psychology/Sociology.
Blog posts created by this author
Social Media, Netflix and Exercise: Staying Strong After Divorce
Staying strong after divorce means filling in any down time so may begin to move forward. Read on for some of my favorite ways to cope.
8 Tips for Coping with the Brave New Post-Divorce World
You must embrace your painful feelings, but avoid existing in a full-blown pity party day in and day out. Consider these tips for managing your post-divorce funk.
Moving Forward: Selling Your Marital Home
When you’re really, really sad, it is hard to imagine things will get better. When many of the things you never dreamed of (e.g., divorce) came true anyway, it is even more difficult to envision a positive resolution. But, as cliché as it sounds, time does (eventually) heal all wounds and life does go on. […]
Dear (Newly Divorced) Me: A Letter From Your Future Self
Dear (New Divorced) Me, Yeesh girl, you have been through quite a storm! But, you made it out of eye of the hurricane and, believe it or not, your world remains intact. Yes, it looks a bit different than it used to. Some of the people and places have changed; others have remained. The overall […]
Coping After Divorce: 7 Ways to Say Thank You and Learn
Before my marriage ended, I moved through the world with the assumption that I’d always be with my husband. I didn’t really entertain the thought of being single again; it wasn’t part of my reality. Now, my marriage is unexpectedly over and my newly single life has begun. I’ve had to regroup, rethink, and revise […]
6 Key Steps to Divorce Recovery
When my husband initiated a seemingly innocent discussion of our relationship nearly a year ago, I developed a gut feeling that something was very wrong – despite his protestations to the contrary. Fast forward a few months later and our 23-year marriage ended in divorce – something I didn’t want or expect. Thus began the process of […]
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