Funny thing about divorce, I never knew how much I hated having alone time. Just lying in bed at night alone in my apartment on nights that he had the boys were so hard. I would either watch TV or read until I couldn’t bear to keep my eyes open any longer. I felt scared. Every […]
Divorce Recovery
Who Are You After Divorce? 6 Steps to Claiming Your New Identity
After a divorce, many individuals ask, “Who am I now?” Follow these steps to finally having a positive outlook on life and claiming your new identity.
7 Ways to Thrive Through Divorce
For most people who go through a divorce, they just want to feel better. They want to hit that fast forward button and get through with it already. Divorce is the most painful thing many people will ever encounter in the lives next to a death. You can get through it faster, and you can […]
Forgiveness after Divorce
Forgiving your ex-spouse is not about them – but is about you. Forgiving a former partner gives you closure before embarking upon a new chapter in life. Forgiveness is like when a business stamps a receipt “Paid in Full.” That bill is paid, and the account is closed and back to zero. Forgive your ex […]
Forgiving the Other Woman… Even When…
She was one of your best friends. The betrayal is a double whammy. How could he? How could she? Yes, this happened to me. She was married too; my husband and I had dinner regularly with them as a couple. She and I had only known each other a few years, but we felt an […]
5 Tips on Handling Emotions During the Holidays
For me, Christmas had always been a hectic yet joyous occasion. I loved decorating the house, cooking a special holiday dinner with the turkey and trimmings, finding those special gifts, wrapping the gifts as if they were designer gifts by Martha Stewart, baking dozens of holiday cookies, and celebrating with friends and family. Facing my […]
7 Ways to Create New Holiday Traditions for Your Family Post-Divorce
Both parents and children may have fears when facing the holidays post-divorce. Here are 7 ways you can create happy, new traditions, for your children.
What Do Halloween and Divorce Have in Common?
The ancients saw Halloween as the portal to a new “season.” As you move through divorce, you are also transitioning from one kind of life to another. So, what do Halloween and divorce have in common? Boundaries shifting, uncertainties appearing, sacrifices being made, and identity shifts occurring.
5 Tips for Preparing for Your First Winter Vacation after Divorce
Taking a winter vacation after divorce is a great way to heal and begin your new life. Follow these five tips to make the most of your holiday travels.
5 Facts About Divorcing a Narcissistic Psychopath
First of all, if you are divorcing a Narcissist, a Psychopath, or a Narcissistic Psychopath, keep your expectations low! Most people hear the word “psychopath” or “sociopath” and immediately think of a serial killer, callous criminal, violent rapist, or someone who’s completely deranged. (Learn the difference between a sociopath and psychopath here.) Much like autism, […]
Follow Us on Social Media