When you are navigating or recovering from divorce, there is one all-too-common emotion that causes us way more headaches than you need: Anger. Being ticked off. The persistent rage that will not leave you but could jeopardize your future relationships. To start off with, there is something that you must remember. Anger is a thief. Don't let it rob you of your chance … [Read more...]
Beating The Winter Blues While Going Through A Divorce
Contribution from freelance writer Jackie Edwards Winter is here, and while most people are trying to stay warm at this time, some individuals who are dealing with a divorce may find that the gloomy weather can have an impact on their mood and well-being. Going through a divorce is tough enough as it can affect your finances, your children, and other relationships. But … [Read more...]
Feeling Terrible? Here’s How To Get Your Self-Esteem Back!
One of the many things we struggle with as we recover from divorce is learning how to get your self-esteem back. It’s easy to understand why this is such an issue. When your relationship ends, you may feel rejected. You may feel unworthy. You sit crying on your couch, a pint of Ben & Jerry’s at hand, wondering why your partner does not love you anymore. You may think, as … [Read more...]
Want To Know How To Embrace The Holidays While Dealing With Your Divorce?
If there were some simple, easy tricks wouldn't you want to know how to embrace the holidays while dealing with your divorce? Of course you would! After all, there is no escaping the festive spirit. It's everywhere - in the shops, on the T.V., on the radio, at your work, in your neighborhood, at your kid's school ... I know you might be plotting how you can skip the … [Read more...]
Stunned That Your Spouse Abandoned You? Here’s How To Deal
As the weather gets colder and the orange and yellow leaves start to fall from the trees, I’ve been thinking a lot about a growing trend in divorce. The case of spouse abandonment, aka when you thought the marriage was fine and you were looking forward to your future together, and then POOF! Your spouse, out of the blue, says those shocking words… “I’m leaving.” “I … [Read more...]