You know that feeling. Some of us know it all too well during divorce and after divorce.
When one of your grown children, after spending the weekend with your ex, tells you about the "new friend" that is at your ex's house.
Or when you hear about the trip your ex is taking to Europe ... Views: 867
None of us are immune to rejection.
It doesn’t matter where you are in life, and whether it’s ending a marriage or breaking up with a partner. Even the strongest of us can’t help but feel like we did something wrong when the person we loved and cared about and spent our lives with as a ... Views: 931
Divorce gets a bad rap. While the process of ending a marriage can definitely shake up your life in all aspects—from the financial to the emotional—there are many unexpected good lessons that divorce in later-life have in store for us.
There is a whole new side to you that you never knew ... Views: 1293
Today, are going to take those lessons and learn how to apply that divorce gift so you can continue to move on with your life.
Don’t think of yourself as just a “divorcee.” You are so much more than that.
For years, you probably defined yourself as spouse, partner, and caregiver. Those ... Views: 1054
At this point in your divorce journey, you may have already done some research. You may have already talked to a lawyer. You may have already gone on some support forums to see if others have experienced the same crap that you are feeling right now. Some of what others on the forums, or what ... Views: 1028
When we are experiencing or recovering from divorce after 50, remembering to find joy in everyday things can be difficult. One of the reasons that, despite our best efforts, we can find it almost impossible to move on is when we are prisoner to one of the ugliest feelings of all.
Being bitter ... Views: 1058
When we are experiencing or recovering from divorce, remembering to find joy in everyday things during any season can be difficult. One of the reasons that, despite our best efforts, we can find it almost impossible to move on is when we are prisoner to one of the ugliest feelings of ... Views: 1164
Psssst, wanna know a little divorce secret?
Your daily divorce drama is an illusion.
Sure, to you, it can feel all too real, but the fact is we get stuck in the drama mud because we have never been been taugt how to break ourselves away from it. People love to tell you to hold your head ... Views: 1066
Psssst, wanna know a little divorce secret?
Your daily divorce drama is an illusion.
Sure, to you, it can feel all too real, but the fact is we get stuck in the drama mud because we have never been been taugt how to break ourselves away from it. People love to tell you to hold your head ... Views: 1036
Psssst, wanna know a little divorce secret?
Your daily divorce drama is an illusion.
Sure, to you, it can feel all too real, but the fact is we get stuck in the drama mud because we have never been been taugt how to break ourselves away from it. People love to tell you to hold your head ... Views: 1012
Psssst, wanna know a little divorce secret?
Your daily divorce drama is an illusion.
Sure, to you, it can feel all too real, but the fact is we get stuck in the drama mud because we have never been been taugt how to break ourselves away from it. People love to tell you to hold your head ... Views: 897
Psssst, wanna know a little divorce secret?
Your daily divorce drama is an illusion.
Sure, to you, it can feel all too real, but the fact is we get stuck in the drama mud because we have never been been taugt how to break ourselves away from it. People love to tell you to hold your head ... Views: 900
Divorce is tough for many reasons. Not only are we dealing with the emotions and logistics and finances, but after the dust has settled, we may feel like our life's plans have changed direction. The life you planned and your vision of the future may disappear, leaving you with a feeling of not ... Views: 1130
I thought my world had ended back in January.
I had this job and career that made me comfortable and paid well. It was not necessarily a job that I loved, but it made me feel secure and gave me the validation that I thought I needed.
Until I was laid off.
I started to panic, because ... Views: 1306
I thought my world had ended back in January.
I had this job and career that made me comfortable and paid well. It was not necessarily a job that I loved, but it made me feel secure and gave me the validation that I thought I needed.
Until I was laid off.
I started to panic, because ... Views: 1293
Although feeling overwhelmed and confused during divorce is normal, avoiding these common boomer mistakes can save you unnecessary drama and stress so you can move on with your life.
Missing the Big Picture.
Divorce feels awful because as a society, none of us are taught to plan ahead for ... Views: 1484
Although feeling overwhelmed and confused during divorce is normal, remember to avoid the egregious divorce mistakes. It will save you time, money, and your sanity so that you can move on to the next chapter of your life better, not broken or bitter.
Not looking at the big picture
One of ... Views: 709