Divorce is one of the most stressful events in anyone’s life. Losing your spouse, your intact family, your lifestyle, and perhaps your friend group radically changes your narrative. Even if your marriage was lousy, it was what you knew and …
Your spouse wants a divorce. Whether this departure feels out of the blue or is something you’ve both known was coming, the end of a long marriage will catapult you into a period of transition that is likely to be …
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Just because you’re going through divorce doesn’t mean you have to think about it 24/7 – nor should you! Ruminating and worrying won’t solve your problems. In fact, these runaway thoughts will cause new woes by keeping you up at …
Are you waking up every night with the 3 a.m. divorce scaries? Can’t fall back to sleep because you’re too busy anticipating your ex’s next dastardly legal move, or wondering how you will ever survive the co-parenting years with your …
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You’ve decided to divorce and now you face the daunting task of figuring out how to deliver the news to your children. Divorce advice abounds on the Internet, so we’ve distilled all that information into the three best things to …
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It’s almost time for back-to-school, and for parents that means a flurry of activity buying school supplies, getting sports uniforms ready, and helping children adjust to earlier bedtimes and new routines. For divorced or separated co-parents, however, preparing for a …
If you’re going through divorce, you may be overwhelmed by emotions and not sure where to turn. While friends and family may be supportive, they are often caught up in their own feelings about your situation and may unintentionally fuel …
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It’s no secret that divorce can top the list of traumatic life experiences, but let’s examine why that’s the case. In simplest terms, “ divorce trauma” is a constellation of mental health symptoms that occur when your connection to your …
A member of our Divorce Coffee House Facebook group recently asked a great question that we know so many others have once they’ve decided to divorce: What steps do you take next? Here’s our answer:
Divorce is especially traumatic when it’s not your choice. If you haven’t had time to prepare for divorce, or are completely blindsided by your spouse’s decision to leave, the waves of emotions crashing over you can make you feel confused …
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