I remember lying in bed a year and a half before my divorce, thinking, I can’t even get a part-time job at the local variety store. I was once well-educated, with a degree and a postgraduate diploma, yet I felt completely worthless.
American naturalist and writer Hal Borland said, “No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn,” a phrase that is often used to give hope to people going through something difficult. I know from my experience of working with people who
Abuse in a marriage or civil partnership can take many different forms, such as physical, sexual, financial and emotional. There are many types of emotional abuse, which are also often referred to as psychological abuse, and this is where the form of
I went to a social worker as a teenager for over two years. And yes, it helped. I could finally talk about the horrendous things that happened to me growing up. But the truth? We only scratched the surface. The deeper wounds
Mental health expert Noel McDermott examines what our children need through periods of transition; it’s first important to understand what we mean psychologically by a transition. A transition isn’t just a change of something, it is a change that requires an emotional
Google Search Data Highlights The UK Areas Searching For The Domestic Abuse Hotline Most Often TW: Please be aware that this article discusses domestic violence and violence against women and girls (VAWG). If you are affected by these issues, you can find
Why Relationship Breakdown Magnifies Suicide Risk A relationship ending is not a minor life event. It represents the loss of an attachment bond, and that loss can have profound consequences for psychological and physical wellbeing. Many people who function well in other
We’ve been contacted by Dr Sarah Foley, Lecturer in Developmental Psychology at the University of Edinburgh, about an exciting new research project exploring parenting after divorce or separation. The Parenting After Divorce or Separation Study aims to better understand family life and
“Divorce is often perceived as a legal or relational event, but its impact runs far deeper, especially for men. While societal narratives tend to focus on the emotional struggles’ women face, it is increasingly clear that men also endure significant psychological upheaval¹.
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)
Getting a hug during times of change One of the most important things to learn about having healthy ways of navigating change is to fully accept that a different set of rules apply to transitions for all humans. Change is perceived by