Divorce didn’t just break my heart. It exposed the ways I’d learned to survive when life fell apart. Not straight away. In the beginning I was just getting through the days, doing what I needed to do to survive the shock of
My son was seven when I separated from his dad. He’s eighteen now. Yesterday, we met for coffee and a catch-up. We haven’t caught up for a few weeks — he’s busy studying engineering at uni, working with kids in an after-school
And how facing it changed things for the better For a long time after my marriage ended, I felt like I was going nowhere. I was functioning, co-parenting, dating and working. Doing all the things you’re supposed to do. But inside, I
The unexpected wisdom that came from loving (and losing) after divorce. One of the first things many of us get curious about after a divorce is dating. Whether we initiated the divorce or not, there’s usually a little voice inside that wonders
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