Sometimes, life throws us curveballs that are bigger than we can handle. The best way to prepare for these unexpected events is by teaching our children about what they might face when a divorce occurs and preparing them emotionally as well so it doesn't leave scars on the psyche or innocence forever; let's take a look at some ways you can start doing this!
Read MoreDating after divorce is vastly different than dating before marriage. You're older and hopefully much wiser. You know a little about what you want and a whole lot about what you don't want.
Read MoreHave you ever shopped for a house online and noticed how sparkling clean and perfectly staged some of the houses look? However, if you are in the midst of a divorce and elbow-deep in paperwork, getting your home ready to sell can quickly fall off your to-do list.
Read MoreLast year I had some amazing blessings come my way. Even with everything going on in the world, the universe decided that the second half of 2020 would bless me with some amazing gifts. One of the gifts that happened is a book deal!
Read MoreGoing through a divorce can be a complex and challenging experience. But few things are as contentious during divorce as splitting property.
Read MoreIt can be agreed that almost all people go through difficult situations at some point in life, and everyone may all have different approaches to handling such situations
Read MoreBased on my personal and professional experience, I’ve developed ten lessons for surviving and thriving as you work through your divorce to put yourself in the best position to minimize the emotional impact on yourself, your spouse, and your family, and enter this next phase of your life as an unmarried unattached, and as the best version of you.
Read MoreRight now, you owe yourself time; the time to heal and the time to rediscover who you are. It’s absolutely imperative that you make healing a priority, especially now that you may be drowning in waves of grief and loss.
Read MoreWhile I was coping with my own separation and divorce, I looked to books as guides. The words inside the following books validated my feelings, ushered in avenues of healing and encouraged personal development and growth.
Read MoreAfter a break-up or divorce, deciding what to keep and what to sell or give away can be a very daunting task. We develop strong emotional attachments to items. Jewelry can be especially significant and sentimental. At this time, it's important to start letting go.
Read MoreThere are many challenges out there in the dating world, and it gets even more challenging if you have to adjust your schedule to somehow include also finding the time to date, while also balancing the schedules and needs of your children.
Read MoreThe memories are less these days. I used to suffer from episodes of crippling grief spurned by the memories. I would be going about my day, thinking I was all healed, and then all of a sudden, a memory would come floating into my brain and would take out my figurative knees.
Read MoreWhen discussing depression, sometimes it is important to establish a distinction between situational depression and clinical depression, as treatment may be different for each.
Read MoreLet’s face it. Divorce happens. In addition to being incredibly complicated and terribly heartbreaking (maybe…) you were also left with a ton of stuff.
Read MoreTo the childless woman, It may feel that your path is not lived by many, but you are not alone. This is my letter to you. This is my letter to me.
Read MoreWhen we split, I didn't just lose my marriage, my house, friends, family, all my money, my anticipated future, and my husband, I also lost my best friend. This has been the hardest reality to face.
Read MoreI couldn’t make my marriage work so how do I make this co-parenting thing work? Listen, divorce is hard enough when there are no kids involved.
Read MoreDivorce is a painful road, for anyone who has to walk that path. It can be soul-crushing, heartbreaking and traumatic. But today, on International Women's Day, I feel gratitude for my divorce.
Read MoreDuring this time it's so important to do what you can to find happiness in your life. Check out some ideas below to inspire you.
Read MoreIt is during this time when I stand alone that I will truly discover who I am and who I am meant to be. I now know that being alone isn't a "life sentence."
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