When we recite our wedding vows most of us are so focused on our beloved’s smile right in front of us, and daydreams of a wonderful life ahead of us, that we tend to breeze right through some of those heftier commitments. Things like, “in sickness and in health“, which sounds like a kind and […]
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Divorce: Your Chance For A New Future
Divorce is almost always thought about as a tragic event. A heartbreaking ending to a chapter in life that was supposed to be full of love. While it isn’t usually a “good thing” by the standard dictionary definition, it can certainly be a gateway to good things. What does that mean, you wonder? Well, in […]
Taking Sides: What To Do When Your Kids Blame You 2
In the previous article in this two part series we talked about what to do when your children blame you for the divorce. The truth is that children have very few coping skills for sorrow and confusion, and they are usually poorly equipped to handle tragedy. As a result, they may lash out in anger, […]
Taking Sides: What To Do When Your Kids Blame You 1
We all agree that divorce is a very stressful event. Psychologists agree that dissolving a marriage is in the top three life stressors. As if you don’t already have enough on your mind, the potential loss of a relationship with your child or children would only compound this tragedy. So what do you do when […]
How Do We Tell The Kids About The Divorce? (Part 1)
Divorce is hard, no doubt about it. But one of the most difficult aspects of this process for parents, is breaking the news to your kids. Few things are harder than sitting your children down and telling them that their family is about to fall apart at the seams, especially if they are young. But […]
Making The Right Choices During Dark Times
Life is a series of forks in the road. Opportunities to choose one direction or another. The choices you make will define what lies ahead on the road, and how you handle it. This is no more true than in the case of divorce, where you are presented with a veritable smorgasbord of choices. Nearly […]
