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
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
“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)
Here psychotherapist and Counsellor Margaret Ward-Martin examines narcissistic family systems and how to handle them. In such families, the narcissist, usually a parent or grandparent, demands that everyone meets their needs. They manipulate, shame, guilt trip, gaslight, and rage to maintain control. Narcissistic parents
Sponsored post by Fair Result. The Role of Emotions in Divorce Divorce can be one of the most emotionally challenging experiences you can ever face. When emotions run high, they can cloud judgment and lead to decisions that are not in your best
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
Resilience isn’t a skill, or a thing that we achieve, it’s how we organise our lives on a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly basis. We can pretty much guarantee that life will throw curve balls at us. It’s not possible to insulate
I’d always been a traveller, but I tended to stick to the typical tourist path and conventional places that were deemed “safe” for female travellers. After my divorce in 2018, I made a promise to myself: I would take advantage of every
The end of a relationship, particularly a marriage, can be one of the most disorienting and painful transitions in life. Divorce shakes the very foundations of identity, security, and future expectations. However, within this upheaval lies an opportunity: a chance to reconnect
