Guilt and shame about divorce can permeate our lives like a fog that never quite lifts all the way, even years later. Those who leave second guess whether they tried hard enough. Those whose Ex initiated the split are left wondering what went wrong.“It’s six years after my divorce, and
Not surprisingly, smart dating after divorce requires a new approach. One that is reflective and thoughtful in a different way than you may have been before. It’s time to milk your marriage and divorce for information and take lessons from your experiences to make choices that work better for you.
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that there are no guarantees. If we’re honest, our divorces taught us that too. Even as you get your life back on track after these major derailments, you may find yourself falling back into letting the time fly by in “default” mode:
Dear Deb: I moved out two months ago, and I just ran into my Ex out with someone else. This really hurts. Why is it so much easier and faster for men to move on? Dear Hurt Friend: From the outside, it certainly “looks” easy for those men who jump
Worry and stress are part of the territory during divorce recovery. Thankfully, you don’t have to suffer. I’ve developed a simple but very effective process to increase your sense of calm and peace of mind in just a few minutes. See my brief video: Free in Three: A Quick &
When it comes to forgiving your Ex, you may be resisting because you think it lets them off the hook. In this episode, I bust the four most common forgiveness myths and give you the best reason to consider forgiving your Ex— NOT FOR THEM! — but for your peace
Listen in on the conversation when I chat with divorce attorney Raiford Palmer, author of I Just Want This Done: How Smart, Successful People Get Divorced Without Losing Their Kids, Money, and Minds, about the issues our clients face and our best advice for getting through divorce with your sanity
Dear Deb: I feel completely betrayed and my feelings of anger and resentment toward my Ex are eating me up. What can I do to change my thought process? Dear Angry Friend: You’ve been betrayed. It’s not right, it’s not fair and it’s outrageous. What you’re feeling is normal and
Divorce isn’t what we plan or hope for on the day we get married. Navigating your emotions while dividing up physical and financial assets is messy. But, once we sort through the logistics and get past the shock, we can improve how we feel about divorce by looking at its
Confidence is your ability to trust in yourself, your judgment and your abilities. It contributes to optimism about the future, willingness to take risks, and the ability to learn from your past — all things that support divorce recovery.It’s normal to find your self-confidence level on life support in the aftermath of