For hundreds of years, rings have been part of getting married in many cultures. Their significance, however, is much more than their financial value. They symbolize many things: a never-ending connection because it is a circle; the unique connection between two people; a signal to everyone that you're committed to someone else; the tangible reminder of a solemn promise and … [Read more...]
10 Ways Your Wedding Rings Could Bring Relief After Divorce
There’s no question that divorce is one of the top stressors in anyone’s life. Those going through a divorce are encouraged to take it one day at a time and to make self-care a priority. Because of the high intensity of emotions and navigating a new life, any relief is welcome. Did you know that selling your wedding rings could offer some relief after your divorce? Let Go of … [Read more...]
Want A Happy Life After Divorce? You Have To Let Go Of The Past
If you want a happy life after divorce then you have to let go of the past. That's true regardless of the circumstances that led to the end of your marriage and it's true for all of us. We all learn things about ourselves in this process. We learn about our values, our beliefs, our choices. And, if we do the self-work, we understand where they came from and if they are serving … [Read more...]
5 Important Lessons I Learned From My Wedding Mementos
I have a pretty good idea what Marie Kondo would say about my wedding mementos … she’d say it’s definitely time to declutter that. You see … it’s almost 29 years since my wedding and I’ve been divorced for almost 12 years. That box, the size of a box of photocopying paper, has most recently been sitting in my basement, tucked out of sight, out of mind. It weighed some 15 and a … [Read more...]
2 Ways To Kick Your Divorce Fears To The Curb
It was hard to concentrate, or even function. Hard to fall asleep at night, hard to pay attention at work, and no matter what I did to try and distract myself, the sheer panic and chaos followed me around all the time. “Ohmigod. I have no idea what do to. Will I ever get through this?” “I have no idea where I’m going to be in a month, much less a year. How the hell can … [Read more...]