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Jan 02, 2024
I’d like to send a Happy New Year Wish to one and all in the Divorce Recovery Community. I hope you have an amazing, fulfilling 2024, complete with acceptance for all that these days have in store for you. It’s … Read More
Aug 29, 2023
Elizabeth Kubler Ross (EKR) brought awareness to the stages of grief more than 50 years ago, in her pivotal work that focused on grief and loss. In Elizabeth’s stages of grief, she lists the second one as ANGER… At DRC, … Read More
Aug 21, 2023
For many of us, denial is the first stop as we embark on the long process of grieving, brought on by a decision to end a marriage. Denial is very effective in the processing of grief and trauma as it … Read More
Feb 14, 2023
“The mark of a wild heart is living out the paradox of love in our lives. It’s the ability to be tough and tender, excited and scared, brave and afraid—all in the same moment.” – Brene Brown Love is complicated. … Read More
Jan 10, 2023
The best visual example I have for divorce is Dorothy standing on Auntie Em’s porch as the winds start to kick up. All sorts of things fly around her; sticks, trees, furniture, an elderly lady knitting in a rocking chair, … Read More
Jan 09, 2023
“If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.”- Paul Coelho Last weekend, while it rained outside, I cleaned out my closet. Out with the old, in with the new. I used the Marie … Read More
Dec 29, 2022
The New Year is almost upon us and, I don’t know about you, but the idea of a New Year’s resolution lost luster for me about 40 years ago. How many times have you resolved to eat less, exercise more, … Read More
Dec 22, 2022
The time has come for planning family gatherings for the holidays. Tis the season (except when you are going through a divorce)! As difficult as it is to remember traditions of years past, it is a good time to consider … Read More
Dec 19, 2022
For some of us, it’s natural to have deep empathy for the pain that somebody else is experiencing. Some people have a great capacity for compassion. At times, we may feel responsible for the state of another person’s life even … Read More
Dec 19, 2022
“Yesterday’s the past, tomorrow’s the future, but today is a gift. That’s why we call it the PRESENT.” – Bil Keane As the holidays approach and the stress of finding and affording the perfect gifts begins, let’s gain some perspective! … Read More