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
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
When people think about divorce, the first professional who comes to mind is usually a lawyer. That is natural, since divorce has an important legal dimension. But relying on one person to guide you through every aspect of divorce is a common
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)
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When we think about grief after divorce, most people imagine the loss of love, trust, or family structure. But there’s another kind of grief that runs deep—and is rarely named: money grief. One of my clients once said, “I’m not grieving the
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.
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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
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
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