Well, Thanksgiving is done and we’ve survived Black Friday but we’re not through the holiday abyss yet. This means we’ll most likely be dreading the stress, craziness, and visions of perfection shoved down our throats. For many of us, the holidays can feel dark, lonely, and stressful—especially if we are going through or recovering from divorce. Instead of looking forward … [Read more...]
There Is No Easy Or Quick Way To Heal From Divorce
We all need to heal from divorce. That applies just as much to the person who initiates the divorce as the person whose spouse makes the decision. The healing process stirs up a lot of feelings and hurts from our childhood and family of origin, our societal and cultural norms and expectations and, of course from the marriage itself and previous committed … [Read more...]
How to Make Extra Money After Divorce
With the holidays in full swing, it can be tempting to overindulge, especially if you’re going through a divorce. You may want to spoil yourself or your children so that the sting of life changes don’t sting quite as bad. The National Retail Federation is already predicting the average American will spend over $1000 on holiday shopping this year. It all feels good at the … [Read more...]
What’s Your Relationship With Money?
Divorce can feel like quite a shock to the system. Everything you thought you knew has changed. It may cause many to reevaluate their relationships with friends, family and themselves. You may also reevaluate your relationship with money. Because of the financial strain of divorce, and the division of assets, it may become apparent that you have strong emotions around money. … [Read more...]
Would An Apology Make Everything Right With Your Divorce?
An apology is powerful - done well, they open the door to healing, they make amends for wrong-doings and lead to forgiveness and the rebuilding of relationships. Done badly or not at all and they make relationships worse, they destroy trust and create obstacles to healing. Would an apology make everything right with your divorce? Why are apologies so important? What … [Read more...]
