What did you do to survive your divorce after 25 plus years of marriage?
Going through a divorce after more than 25 years of marriage can be an incredibly difficult and emotionally draining experience. It can feel like you’ve lost everything, including yourself. The good news is that there are resources available to help you get through this tough time. With the right help, you can start to rebuild […]
Rediscovering Yourself Post-Divorce
Who are you? We are often asked the question, How are you? But have you ever been asked the question, Who are you? Think about that. Who are you? What makes you, you? Who are you as your most authentic self? There are so many layers to this question because there is so much depth […]
The Search for Closure: How to Find Peace in Moving Forward
Acceptance and Closure When we are dealing with life’s tough endings – a broken relationship, a job loss, or any situation that leaves this gnawing sense that things should have been different – we often find ourselves in search of closure. This search can be a deeply personal and sometimes-agonizing journey to make sense of […]
Beyond the Bitterness: Building a Positive Parenting Framework
The Impact of Our Words As I begin to write about the challenges of co-parenting, I’m reminded of the countless conversations I’ve had with parents struggling to navigate the aftermath of a separation. The pain, the anger, and the frustration are often palpable, and it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of emotions. […]
Achieving Emotional Independence from Narcissistic Relationships
For the past 15 years, I have worked in mental health, helping people recover from divorce and other relationship issues, including dealing with narcissistic abuse. One of the toughest situations I have seen is when someone with codependency is in a relationship with a narcissist. Today, I want to share insights on codependency in narcissistic […]
Overcoming Financial Anxiety After Divorce
Divorce changed every aspect of my life, especially my relationship with money. It wasn’t just about the dollars and cents in my bank account. I started to feel intense fear and anxiety around money which activated what psychologist Dr. Brad Klontz calls a “money script” of both Money Avoidance and Money Vigilance. This essay explains […]
Rediscovering Yourself: Finding Your Way After a Relationship Ends
Opportunity When a relationship ends, it can feel like the rug has been pulled out from under us. We’re left standing, wondering who we are and what we want out of life. It’s a scary and overwhelming feeling, but it’s also an opportunity for growth and self-discovery. You may feel like you’re the only person […]
Spring Cleaning
Five Things to Toss Post Divorce As a certified divorce coach, Circle’s facilitator, and single mom, I know firsthand that going through a divorce can be an overwhelming process full of countless tough decisions, difficult emotions, and big life changes. The entire process can put us in a state of cognitive and emotional overload. With […]
A Guide on Understanding Narcissism and Staying Sane During Your Divorce
Understanding Narcissism Divorcing a narcissist is possible, but it is undoubtedly one of the most challenging and emotionally taxing experiences one can go through. Narcissists, characterized by their lack of empathy, need for admiration, and manipulative behaviours, often make the process exceptionally difficult. However, with the right strategies and support, it is entirely possible to […]
Getting Back to Me: Rebuilding Trust
Starting Over I very distinctly remember the morning I woke up after leaving my husband. I was in my old bed back under my parent’s roof, with my daughter and 2 duffle bags on the other side of the room. Serving as a reminder that I really had left. How would I start again? How […]
