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Rebecca
In 2006, I watched my parents get divorced, which was followed in 2007 with my own divorce. I am a mother of four, a certified relationship and bereavement coach, and co-author of a book called Contagious Optimism. I've written a book about my experience, called Tears in a Jar , you can buy the book here https://books2read.com/tearsinajar.
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Divorce: A Letter to Those Who Wished Me Well
Thanksgiving is coming, and although there are many posts about divorce and the holidays, there rarely seems to be any about the unknown well-wisher. This Thanksgiving, I decided to address these true unsung heroes of the divorce world.
Divorce Allowed Me to Become More Authentic
The ending of a marriage is also the beginning of a new life: one in which you can define your own narrative and live more authentically.
Tips for Putting Down Lies and Fear During Divorce
Divorce can be a struggle against lies and fear. Don’t try to get through it all without support or guidance. Here are tips and resources for dealing with lies and fear during divorce.
Should You Include Your Children’s Grandmother in Mother’s Day Celebrations Post-Divorce?
If this is your first Mother’s Day after divorce, consider the following advice before deciding whether or not to include your children’s grandmother in your festivities.
Unhappy New Year? Tips to Help You Move on after Divorce
For divorcing people, the New Year may be a cause for sadness instead of celebration.
Be Thankful for the Power to Let Go of Your Divorce
My husband met Gwen Stefani once, many moons ago. He jokes that he was about to ask her to have a drink with him when Gavin Rossdale swooped in and stole her out from under his nose. When I first read the story of her divorce from Gavin, I sent him a Facebook post and […]
Holiday Horrors and the Adult Child of Divorce
According to my calendar, it is almost that time of year again…the dreaded holidays. There are few things worse for the adult dealing with parents that are divorced or divorcing than the holiday season. The holiday season is fraught with all kinds of obstacles, the first one being the transition of any traditions where the […]
What Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s Divorce Can Teach Us
My Facebook feed blew up last week regarding the topic of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s divorce. I am not sure if people are dealing with shock, sadness, or some other emotion regarding the break-up of a celebrity marriage that people had idealized or some other issue is happening. However, it has caused me to […]
4 Tips for Successful Grandparenting After Divorce
My youngest son just turned 15. This has brought to my mind a story from shortly after I had adopted my children. My ex-husband and I adopted our children in March of 2005, following a six-month foster care placement for the kids. We had to move the date because my grandfather died, and that meant […]
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