Here are some of our usual Friday quotes. These are all from Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now and A New Earth – Awakening the Purpose in your Life. We, at TDM, felt that they would be quite appropriate in
When faced with a crisis such as a divorce or separation, many people suffer loss and grief and struggle to cope. They may refuse to talk about the difficult issues that need to be sorted out. They may be in complete denial
When you are recovering from divorce after a long-term marriage, loneliness is definitely an obstacle that keeps you from moving on. We get stuck in this mindset because it makes us feel like we have nobody in the world. But it doesn’t
Christmas is a stressful time of year for everyone, even more so for divorcees who may be spending the holidays alone for the first time in their lives. Despite the stress and strain of the festive period, Christmas is ultimately about spending
Your partner has asked for a divorce and this great void called the future you didn’t expect is swallowing you up. You feel like every part of your life is crumbling. There are more questions than answers. Perhaps the most important task
The reason we struggle with trust is because we feel like we’ve been betrayed. It’s a crappy weight to have on your shoulders. Similar to its other invasive cousins anger, guilt, and resentment, losing trust keeps you from getting your life back. But like all
Your mortgage might be the biggest financial asset you share with your partner, and when you decide to part ways, it could be your biggest stumbling block. There’s no doubt about it: divorce makes mortgages complicated. As a joint mortgage holder, you
The end of many marriages can be very traumatic. So traumatic in fact, that were you to visit a doctor and describe your symptoms they might say you have a form of PTSD. I term it– PTMD (Post Traumatic Marriage Disorder). Many
No matter where you are in the divorce process it’s unavoidable. You know the feeling all too well. That divorce anxiety and stress. The fear of the unknown. The loss of control of the life we thought we knew. It’s normal to
One of the many things we struggle with as we learn to recover from divorce is learning how to rebuild our self-esteem. It’s easy to understand why this is such an issue. When your marriage ends, you may feel rejected. You may
Divorce is complicated; there are no two ways about it. Knowing what to do after a divorce is not something that comes naturally to everyone and often times help is needed. Some women are able to pick up the pieces and start
Getting your life back after divorce can be hard, especially when you’re over 50. There are financial issues, retirement, and logistics issues that leave us feeling exhausted, wondering if we’ll ever move on and feel happy. Among these stressors, one of the
Each unhappy relationship is unhappy in its own way. Sadly for some, emotional and physical abuse is an every-day reality. A combination of fear, loyalty and coercion often prevents action, much to the disbelief of family and friends. Words like these seem