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.
Parenting stress can be bad enough when you’re in a relationship with your child’s other parent. Going through a separation can make it even more crushing. Luckily, parenting stress is manageable if you put in the work. The following can help you
Let’s not sugar coat it, this question “what do I do now?” (at the moment you know you will separate) is the single most important question you will answer in this whole chapter of your life. There will be a lot of
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
When you’re partnering with someone who already has a child, you can expect to play a significant role in that child’s life. As you move in with and marry your partner, your involvement with their child is likely to increase. The child
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.
On a recent walk with this article in my mind, I noticed that the trees that were planted locally to me for the Jubilee had grown so tall and green since they were tiny little seedlings a few years ago. Inside a
When your child does or says something that reminds you of their other parent, it can stir up all kinds of mixed emotions. A certain expression, a way of laughing, or a habit that is unmistakably their other parent. In those moments,
Divorce leads to major changes in your finances. You might pay thousands for solicitor and court fees. With one income leaving your home, you’ll likely incur new expenses like child care if a parent will no longer be at home to care
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
If you and your ex will co-parent your child, you’ll be in regular communication to make it happen. That means you’ll need to find new ways to speak and work together. At least one of you will have to make big decisions