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In the Depths of Divorce Despair? Here’s How to Find Hope

January 30, 2015

When you’re in the depths of divorce despair you wonder how to find hope to make it through. Use this simple idea to help you find hope.

Woman hanging her head with her grief after divorce.

What Makes Grief After Divorce So Hard?

January 5, 2015

The surprising reason is happiness. A divorce can feel like a tornado has come through and wiped from the face of the earth everything you thought your life was. You’re walking around in a state of shock trying to make sense of what has happened. And you’re just not finding much of anything to rebuild…

What Are You Bringing to Your Divorce?

March 23, 2014

Whatever you bring with you to your divorce will color your experience. Make sure you’re bringing what you want to have! My husband and I are going through the process of selling our home and buying a new one. If you’ve ever gone through the sale and purchase of a home, you know how stressful…

Lonely woman who wants to know how to deal with loneliness.

How To Deal With Loneliness Of Divorce

January 6, 2014

Loneliness that accompanies divorce often feels like it will never end. Follow these tips to learn how to deal with loneliness so you can get on with your life.

Divorce Doesn’t Make You A Failure

October 7, 2013

Divorce changes the trajectory of your life, but it doesn’t have to define it. Dictionary.com’s first definition of failure is “an act or instance of failing or proving unsuccessful; lack of success.” According to this definition, divorce is a failure – the failure of the marriage. Yet what I see in each of my clients…

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Don’t Fall For These Lies About Divorce Recovery

September 4, 2013

The biggest lies you’ve heard about divorce recovery… debunked! Maybe “lies” is a bit strong; maybe the words “myths” or “stories” work better. Regardless, there is a lot of pervasive misinformation (and bad advice) about divorce out there. So I’m here to help debunk it—because divorce is hard enough without accidently making it even harder. I’ve…

Facts And Myths About Anger

June 10, 2013

Divorce anger is different from all other anger. It’s uncomfortable and an important part of the divorce recovery process. Learn how to use it constructively.

Who Can You Trust?

May 11, 2013

After divorce, it can seem impossible to trust again. You’re constantly asking the question “Who can you trust?” Here’s some timeless wisdom about trust.