Without a doubt, divorce is time of adjustment and change for everyone. Kristi (@divorcetohappy) and her husband owned an electrical company together so leaving her marriage meant leaving her husband AND the company. That's was a big transition especially since she was getting divorced without her parents' support. She also went from a million-dollar home to a condo where she … [Read more...]
Children Can Thrive After The End Of A Marriage
Lori (@ljcoonney3) had been married for 18 years when she and her husband decided to separate for a second time. She may have promised for better, for worse but she didn't understand then the havoc her husband's bipolar disorder would cause. She truly believed ending the marriage was in the best interests of her children. In fact, when I asked Lori what she was most proud of … [Read more...]
The End Of A Marriage Is A New Start
With the admission of her emotional affair, Pippi's 11-year marriage came to an abrupt end. It took Pippi just three weeks to move out to a one-bedroom apartment and the beginning of her new life. That new life, began with a trip to her parents: It was the first trip I ever took alone. It was liberating. I wasn't scared about traveling alone. It was just good to be with my … [Read more...]
Staying Out Of Court Was The Key To Parenting Plan
My current series is about LA Single Mama who has been divorced now for six years. She and her ex have a son who is now seven. LA Single Mama was committed from the beginning to acting in her son's best interests. I think that's much easier said than done especially at first when emotions are raw. However, a number of interviewees have said the co-parenting does get easier with … [Read more...]
Coparenting That Works
Yesterday, I introduced you to Lora who left her 18-year marriage at the age of 40. With two girls, aged five and nine at the time, I wanted to know what impact the divorce had had on them. Lora explained that she and her ex had agreed they would stay within 20 miles of each other and that decision had kept them both actively involved. Then she got talking about why their … [Read more...]