Getting along with your ex comes with some surprising challenges. Recently, a friend told me one of the saddest divorce stories I’ve ever heard. Her colleague’s young son was on life support, and her parents couldn’t be in the hospital room with
Ever get the feeling you just want to rip out some of the chapters of your life? Sometimes we can’t bear to look back and own some of the mistakes we’ve made. For some reason, we seem to think we need to
Divorce brings out the ugliness in us. No matter how hard we try not to let that happen, it’s inevitable. One of the hardest things to do when going through a divorce is to find empathy for the person who is bringing
Our successful nesting co-parenting arrangement (9 years and counting!) benefited from a team of professionals. My advice on how to maximise your legal and financial professionals if you are considering nesting after divorce. When we began considering divorce over nine years ago,
The Long Game of Divorce Recovery My inspiration this week comes from an interesting conversation I recently had with a person on Twitter. He struggles with the fact that even after three years, he still battles daily with co-parenting and trying to
After divorce, one may not feel it is possible to find love again. When a spouse ends the marriage, it can leave the other feeling unlovable. Love can strike in unexpected places or in strange situations. Love can sneak in as a
“Make peace with solitude.” — Eckhart Tolle Fifteen years. That’s how long it had been since I was single when my marriage ended. No wonder I had to ask myself the question – “Who the hell am I now that I’m on
“Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at change.” — Dr Wayne Dyer Life is about learning lessons. We are all just living in one giant university, all of us choosing our own areas of study through the choices
In this three-part series on redesigning your life post-divorce, Part One explored what is at stake and the damage high levels of toxic stress can have on your body. In Part Two, we discussed words of wisdom to help you cope with
A divorce can be a gift in creating an even better life for yourself. In this three-part series, we are exploring creating your dream life post-divorce. In Part One, we discussed what was at stake and the impact of stress on the
Moving on after a divorce can be challenging, but it is also a chance to start anew and design the life you want. In this three-part series, we will explore different aspects of post-divorce life, from managing emotions to rediscovering passions and
Starting to date after divorce can be challenging – how much to share and when. While it is important to connect with your date, giving too much information too quickly is off-putting. Just the opposite effect than what is intended. Get to