It’s the uncomfortable truth that much of society doesn’t want to acknowledge. Staying unhappily married is not good for your kids. It’s the reason that you will fall into a bottomless abyss of guilt when you finally realise you can’t stay living
I knew that divorce was going to be painful. I wasn’t naive enough to think I was going to get out of it without intense emotional trauma. I knew that my life would change financially, that I was going out into the
Travel is the best way to get lost and found at the same time – Brenna Smith Have you ever taken a solo vacation? I’ve just returned from a week of solo travel in Australia, and it’s inspired me to reflect on
Unveiling the healing power of alone time Being alone can be the most challenging part of divorce. I don’t mean living on your own. I mean feeling as if you are the only person in the world going through something so devastating.
Here’s how I worked through overwhelm to get things done. As we step into the new year, I want to take the opportunity to emphasize the significance of setting small goals after a divorce. I know firsthand the complete turmoil that comes
Find the words and reap the rewards When communication breaks down in a relationship, so does the desire for sex. Lack of physical intimacy inside a relationship can cause depression, anger, disinterest, and boredom. I’ve been there. While sex isn’t the most
These are the words I desperately needed to hear ten years ago Lately, I’ve had so many things swirling around in my head that I know are so very valuable to anyone who is experiencing the end of a significant relationship. So,
I wish I’d known it so much sooner. When am I going to feel better? Usually, this is the question front and centre of everyone’s mind after they have experienced a separation or divorce. Like every part of life, ups and downs
Getting along with your ex comes with some surprising challenges. Recently, a friend told me one of the saddest divorce stories I’ve ever heard. Her colleague’s young son was on life support, and her parents couldn’t be in the hospital room with
Ever get the feeling you just want to rip out some of the chapters of your life? Sometimes we can’t bear to look back and own some of the mistakes we’ve made. For some reason, we seem to think we need to
Divorce brings out the ugliness in us. No matter how hard we try not to let that happen, it’s inevitable. One of the hardest things to do when going through a divorce is to find empathy for the person who is bringing
The Long Game of Divorce Recovery My inspiration this week comes from an interesting conversation I recently had with a person on Twitter. He struggles with the fact that even after three years, he still battles daily with co-parenting and trying to