It happens to the best of us. We navigate divorce, trying our hardest to be logical and rise about the drama and pettiness of our former partners, but every once in a while, the feeling hits. Fairness. Unfairness. The feeling like we’ve been screwed over during divorce. You know exactly what I’m talking about. Do any of the following sound like things you have said or … [Read more...]
How To Cope With Divorce-Related Panic Attacks
Guest Post by Jackie Edwards It can come out of nowhere. You could be swimming, walking the dog, or playing with your children when it hits you. You start to hyperventilate, experience chest pain and heart palpitations, a surge of overwhelming panic, shaking and trembling, trouble breathing, and a loss of control. You might even think it’s a heart attack. Instead, when you … [Read more...]
How To Love Where You Are … Even If Your Divorce Stinks!
In my neck of the woods, the promise of spring is starting to appear. The once-barren trees now have cherry blossoms peaking out. And the air—the type that freezes the inside of the nostrils and hits the chest so it's hard to breathe —is little by little warming up and not feeling so miserable. Every morning when I go out to walk my dog, I say to myself, "Wow, I can't wait … [Read more...]
What Is It With Divorce And Travel Adventures?
Elizabeth Gilbert's book, Eat, Pray, Love uncovered and publicized something that many people do after the end of their marriage: an epic journey. This is not about a getaway with girlfriends or the guys or a long overdue vacation. This is about pushing the boundaries and doing something very different for you - an adventure, an exploration, a quest. So what is it about divorce … [Read more...]
How To Protect Yourself From Getting Hurt After Divorce
Regardless of who decides to end the marriage, there are always upset feelings and most people want to know how to protect themselves from getting hurt after divorce. The key to that is boundaries. Just like fences and locks we use to protect our property, we establish all sorts of boundaries with others to help protect us from harm. These boundaries however are not as … [Read more...]