What’s your divorce story? You know – the story in your head about what happened in your divorce. Yes, I know. None of us think we have “stories” about ourselves. We have “facts,” and “the truth.” But calling what you tell yourself a “story” doesn’t mean that it is made up, or that it is a … Read more about 6 Tips for Rewriting Your Divorce Story
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Why Getting Divorced Does Not Mean You Are a Failure
No one says it – at least not to your face. But you feel it. You see the judgment in people’s eyes when you tell them you are getting a divorce. You hear the criticism in their voice when they ask whether you are sure that you are doing the right thing. No one has to say anything. You know what they … Read more about Why Getting Divorced Does Not Mean You Are a Failure
How to Let Go When You Want to Hang On: 7 Tips for Moving Forward
Like most people, you really believed your marriage was going to be forever. You thought you would beat the odds. But you didn’t. Your marriage is over. You know it in your head. But your heart can’t seem to adjust. No matter what you do, you just can’t figure out how to let go. What Are You Trying … Read more about How to Let Go When You Want to Hang On: 7 Tips for Moving Forward
9 Tips for Managing Your Fear of Divorce
Why is it that, even when you know what you should do, you don’t do it? You want to do it. You intend to do it. But at the same time, the very thought of doing the thing you know you should do (like, get a divorce) terrifies you. So you wait, turned into stone by your fear of divorce. Meanwhile, … Read more about 9 Tips for Managing Your Fear of Divorce
10 Ways to Take the High Road In Divorce – And the Best Reason to Do It
We all know that we are supposed to take the high road in life. We have heard it from our parents, teachers, spiritual leaders, and even that little voice in our head that always has an opinion about what we “should” do. But what exactly does it mean to take the high road in divorce? Here are a few … Read more about 10 Ways to Take the High Road In Divorce – And the Best Reason to Do It
5 Tips to Keep Your Emotions from Driving Your Divorce
Everyone knows that they shouldn’t make important decisions while they are in a highly emotional state. But when you are going through a divorce and everything is highly emotional, what are you supposed to do? You can’t very well refuse to make any decisions until your divorce is over! While you … Read more about 5 Tips to Keep Your Emotions from Driving Your Divorce
Divorce and Your Emotional Health: 10 Tips for Maintaining Your Sanity
The worst part of divorce IS NOT being dragged through the legal system, dividing up all of your personal possessions, or watching your kids’ college fund get drained to pay lawyers. (Although all of those are pretty horrible.) The worst thing about divorce is losing your sense of security, your … Read more about Divorce and Your Emotional Health: 10 Tips for Maintaining Your Sanity