When we divorce, we are faced again with the decision to change our last name. This can give us an identity crisis, so here are a few things to consider.
Inspirational Stories and Advice
Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys: Don’t Take on Other People’s Emotions
While going through divorce, taking other people’s emotions and reactions can deplete your own resources—make sure you know where to draw the line.
Feeling Like a Fool in Your Marriage? It Could Just Be an Amygdala Hijack
Do your emotions feel overwhelming? Have you put reason aside? You’re likely experiencing an amygdala hijack. Find out what it means and how to control it.
I Want My Family to Cut Ties with My Ex. Am I Being Unreasonable?
I wasn’t expecting to lose my family to my ex-husband in my divorce. Now I want them to cut ties with my ex. Am I being unreasonable?
9 Tips for Helping Your Kids Get Through Your Divorce
Work hard make your divorce as painless as possible for your kids. Make your children and their best interests an A+ priority.
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. […]
In Divorce Recovery? Don’t Miss This Oscar Winner About Reclaiming Your Life
Navigating through divorce recovery may mean uninvited time on your hands. Alone last night, I decided to observe Oscar Season and curl up on the couch with a legendary winner-take-all film: the 1992 drama, Scent of a Woman (Best Movie Golden Globes, Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Oscars). Timing is everything. It […]
She Got the Palace: Primary Residence Issues During a Divorce
Your primary residence is likely your most valuable asset. These are questions you should ask about your home before finalizing your settlement.
I Want a Divorce: 5 Tips to Act on Your New Year’s Resolution
If you waited until New Year’s to tell your spouse you want a divorce, but have yet to find the strength to do so, here are 5 tips on how to follow through.
Love Again: 6 Real-Life Tips for Dating After Divorce
Infidelity, separation, divorce—they can tear you apart. You might doubt whether you can fall in love again. In hopes it’ll help you, I’ll share what I learned after my marriage fell apart. Though I’m not a relationship expert, experience can be the best teacher. I had been married for 32 years and was hurt to […]
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