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.
Coping with Divorce
10 Steps Toward Self-Acceptance
People usually separate because they are no longer compatible for one reason or another. It is easy to play the blame game. Regardless of how upset we are with our spouse, at one point we will look at ourselves and begin to scrutinize our own actions. In a way, this gives us power; if we […]
Reviving Inner Joy During and After Divorce
Happiness is based on external circumstances. When you get a raise, buy a new couch, or find a terrific outfit, you are happy. But joy is different. Joy comes from a place deep within. It exists regardless of external circumstances. Joy can co-exist with pain, suffering, and times of difficulty. And self-esteem is essential to […]
3 Tips for Coping with Living Together During Divorce
While it may be counterintuitive, legal and logistics often lead spouses to live together after they have decided on getting a divorce. Obviously, this situation can be complicated and lead to uncomfortable feelings. If you find yourself in this situation, here are some tips for get through living together during divorce: 1. Create boundaries To […]
Reflecting After Divorce: Maybe I Was The Narcissist & Not My Ex
After my divorce, I played the victim while telling myself that my ex was a narcissist. But as I’m reflecting after divorce, maybe I’m one too.
Stretching Out of Your Comfort Zones After Divorce
Most of us, whether we are aware of it or not, live within a prison of our own making. This prison doesn’t have metal bars, nor can its walls be seen with our physical eyes. However, it is every bit as powerful in keeping us from our freedom as a real life prison cell. And […]
7 Cures to Move on From the Lingering Loneliness After Divorce
Divorce creates intense negative emotions that can linger for years, so it’s critical to know these 7 ways to escape your feelings of loneliness after divorce.
Put Your Big Girl Panties on and Deal With It
How often, in separation and divorce, are you forced to pretend, at least, that you can manage everything that’s happening to you? How often, instead, would you prefer to throw yourself on the ground, acknowledging your grief and fear, and throw a tantrum like you might have done as a toddler? Whether you chose divorce […]
How My Divorce Made Me a Better Parent
It may come as a surprise that I believe getting a divorce catapulted me into being a better parent. I don’t believe that anyone would choose to get a divorce, and I’m not promoting single parenting. However, I’ve come to believe that there are many reasons that flying solo caused me to be a more […]
5 Ways to Build Confidence After Divorce
Getting a divorce can affect one’s self-confidence. One may have to get a job, move to a different locale, or meet new people. A lot is thrown at you at once. Divorce does not define who you are, but it is a word indicating your marital status. Being divorced is just a part of one’s […]
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