Thoughts
Divorce Survival
Apr 18, 2023
It’s not always easy adjusting to life as a newly single person. So many things have changed but the biggest is often the amount of time you have to yourself. So what should you do with all this newfound alone … Read More
Apr 12, 2023
It is overwhelming to begin the process of physical separation. Perhaps there is a move in store, perhaps not. Either way, shared belongings must be divided and your home environment will change in many ways. It’s a great time to … Read More
Mar 14, 2023
During the grief process, which certainly occurs during divorce, it can be hard to assess feelings of sadness. When a relationship of significance ends, due to death or divorce, it is natural to feel sad. The degree of sadness can … Read More
Mar 07, 2023
During the first phase of divorce, we go through the stage of denial or shock. We can’t believe that this is happening. It wasn’t in the plans! The next stage is what I call the Roller Coaster. It’s the tornado … Read More
Feb 28, 2023
It is common for those going through divorce to experience “Bag Lady Syndrome,” including thoughts of scarcity and fear over finances. It’s easy to catastrophize when your foundation is rocked. After all, household income now has to cover two residences, … Read More
Feb 21, 2023
“Good fences make good neighbors” – Robert Frost Even when someone is well-meaning and cares about you, they may ask questions about your divorce that you are uncomfortable answering. And then there are acquaintances who just want the scoop. Either … Read More
Feb 07, 2023
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.” – Dr. Seuss There’s nothing like divorce to make you feel crappy about yourself. You’ve probably heard insults, criticisms, … Read More
Jan 31, 2023
As Al Anon says. “JUST FOR TODAY I will try to live through this day only, and not tackle all my problems at once. I can do something for 12 hours that would appall me if I felt that I … Read More
Jan 24, 2023
“A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt Divorce can feel like a bomb was dropped on your home. Life becomes chaotic and the cleanup seems never ending. There are so many adjustments (financial, residential, social, … Read More
Jan 18, 2023
Negative thinking is natural when going through divorce. There are many, many layers of loss and challenge that inevitably occur. It’s important to honor and acknowledge difficult feelings and thoughts and then work on letting them go. Holding onto them … Read More