Hindsight is always 20/20. Looking over our shoulder at the past, divorced parents can see so much more clearly what we might have done differently — one small nuance that would have changed everything. If only we could have the clarity of perfect vision while going through divorce; the difference this could make in custody matters. Understandably, […]
Divorce Recovery
5 Healthy Ways to Heal from Post-Divorce Depression
Depression is a common mental health condition one experiences during and after a divorce. It’s an understatement to say that divorce is experienced as a tremendous loss for many people. A recent finding regarding suicide rates in the major U.S. cities indicates men who are suffering from depression are at highest risk, and for many, […]
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.
Healthy vs. Unhealthy Approaches to Holes in Your Life
The past can make or break us. Here are some healthy vs. unhealthy ways to look at the past. Read on to find out how to break free!
4 Tips to Help You Find Your Footing During Divorce
Divorce is a time of tremendous change. It can feel so unsettling that many people will do whatever they can to help themselves feel more grounded, sometimes choosing methods that aren’t very healthy or in their best interests. Some try to anchor themselves by jumping into a new relationship they aren’t emotionally ready for. Others […]
Fending Off Fear: 8 Steps for Co-Parents
I cannot call fear a friend. Fear is a companion whose influence has only become clear to me in the last 10 years. It visits me regularly, invisible yet powerful. I have taped a sign right below my computer screen: “LET GO OF FEAR”. I seldom notice it, but every now and then it grabs […]
Health Consequences of Divorce: 5 Warning Signs It’s Time to Seek Help
What we often don’t realize stress and anxiety are health consequences of divorce. Keep these warning signs in mind and know when it’s time to seek help.
Moving Through the Sadness: 3 Ways to Feel Joy During Divorce
When going through an intense emotional process like divorce, it’s good to allow ourselves to feel different emotions. Joy, for instance, can provide some needed relief from sadness. The other day while walking through the park near my house, I noticed a swing set. It seemed like the swings were calling to me. Still glancing back at […]
Friends After Divorce: How to Deal with Changes to Your Social Circle
While it’s difficult to lose in-laws, relatives, and friends after divorce, there are things you can do to expand your social circle.
5 Practical Tips to Help You Turn the Page After a Divorce
For most people, divorce is a loss that is followed by months of grief and, in some cases, even emotional trauma. Dealing with the pain of separating from someone you once deeply cared for can never be easy. Whether it was you or your ex-spouse who decided to end the relationship, the decision can turn […]
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