I’ve been working with separated and divorcing parents for a really long time (like 20+ years long). During the span of my career, there’s not much that catches me off guard. However, when I asked a young woman who was an adult child of divorce,...
When I’m with a group of people, I often hear from them about a “friend” in trouble in their marriage. Nearly universally, they tell me why they would be better off getting a divorce. When I ask why, they said things like, “They are a jerk,” “They cheat,” “They don’t...
“She isn’t his mom. She will never take my place as his mom.” It is a mantra I have repeated to myself in moments when my son gravitates towards his father’s girlfriend, or when I have felt like an outsider as he shares some funny story or adventure they had together....
Most people don’t talk about the positive effects of divorce as the word “divorce” has a bad connotation, and ending a relationship, especially a marriage, can be complicated. The first few stages of divorce can be very hectic for both sides, but...
Getting along with your ex through the holidays is possible. But, it’s not always easy. Dealing with an ex through the holidays can sometimes make it a season of worry. It sounds ironic to want to get along better with an ex, especially through the holidays…...
Celebrating the holidays as a divorced person – especially when it’s soon after the separation – can be an awkward affair at best, and a minefield of drama at worst. But while it might take some getting used to, the holidays doesn’t have to be a season of...
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