Divorce sure has a way of messing up your life, doesn’t it? Everyday life—and everything you have planned and worked for and envisioned—can seem like it’s now a freight train that has completely derailed. This feeling can cause anxiety and overwhelm, making you feel like you are lost and not sure what to do, or what direction your life should go from here. You may struggle to … [Read more...]
How To Find Joy In Divorce
Everyday seems like a struggle during divorce. Learning how to reinvent ourselves, establishing our independence again, and figuring out what we want during this next chapter of our lives is a bit overwhelming. Oftentimes, we may forget to see all the wonderful things that await us. So often, we get so bogged down with the stress, overwhelm, and emotional roller-coaster that … [Read more...]
What Do You Know About Forgiveness After Divorce?
No one comes through divorce without feeling pain and hurt. That's as true for people who initiate the divorce as it is for people whose spouse made the decision. That pain and hurt could be caused by our spouse, by a third party (and that's not limited to infidelity) and we can cause it ourselves. Without working through that pain and hurt, there's a very real danger of … [Read more...]
How To Love The Holidays…Even During Divorce
For many of us, the holidays can feel dark, lonely, and stressful—especially if we are going through or recovering from divorce. And instead of looking forward to the beautiful decorations, the smell of baking pies, and holiday songs on the radio, we instead may feel triggered by sadness. Moving on from divorce does not mean that we cannot enjoy the holidays. In fact, we can … [Read more...]
How To Take Your Life Back After Divorce
Learning how to start over and take your life back after divorce can seem overwhelming and impossible, especially if you are ending a long-term marriage. But a divorce does not mean you will be forever trapped in hurt and anger. What we discover about ourselves during the split can act as the motivators we need to start the next chapter of our lives, stronger than ever before. … [Read more...]