It is a human truth: divorce is hard. Within that truth is a depth of feeling that is often so visceral it is difficult to communicate. Divorce is not just hard, it is raw, exposing and messy. The loss of love, the
When your marriage ends, it does not mean that your life ends. Divorce has a way of shaking the foundation of who we are and how we see ourselves. When the dust settles, many people going through a divorce (men and women)
Sponsored post by Fair Result. Divorce is undoubtedly one of life’s most profound transitions, bringing with it emotional hurdles and logistical complexities. As you navigate this new chapter, it’s important to acknowledge the challenges but also embrace the opportunity for growth and renewal.
I’m not a psychologist or therapist, so I won’t give you professional advice on how to strengthen family bonds after divorce. But what I can offer is my own experience, as a child whose parents didn’t manage to keep those bonds alive.
Divorce brings many changes and one major one is with friendships. One can lose friends (or those you thought were friends). Bringing new individuals into your life takes energy when yours may be at a low point. It is tricky when most
The Hidden Cost of Divorce In a culture increasingly obsessed with curated happiness and tidy healing narratives, few life events are as misunderstood or underestimated in their emotional toll as divorce. Often reduced to paperwork, asset division, and custody schedules, the psychological
I remember the uncertainty and fear that crept in after my marriage ended. How would I manage on my own with two children after nearly two decades of shared life? Though I wasn’t overly dependent on my ex for emotional support, our
Sponsored post by Fair Result. Steps to Regain Financial Stability and Plan for a Secure Future Divorce can be a challenging and emotional journey and managing your finances during and after this period is crucial for your long-term wellbeing. This blog aims to
Resilience isn’t a skill, or a thing that we achieve, it’s how we organise our lives on a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly basis. We can pretty much guarantee that life will throw curve balls at us. It’s not possible to insulate
I’d always been a traveller, but I tended to stick to the typical tourist path and conventional places that were deemed “safe” for female travellers. After my divorce in 2018, I made a promise to myself: I would take advantage of every
2.3 million people over the age of 16 are estimated to have experienced domestic abuse (year ending March 2024). That’s just one shocking statistic from the Crime Survey for England and Wales. If you or someone you know is the victim of
When I realised my marriage was truly over, I felt like my whole world had collapsed. Divorce wasn’t what I had planned for my life. I didn’t get married thinking it would ever end, and facing that reality was devastating. I ran