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. […]
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 […]
A Guide to Emotional Resilience and Stability
3 Ways to Find Balance During Separation or Divorce: Separation / divorce are one of life’s most challenging transitions. These events upend all of life as we know it and upend the future. You may have thought you had some things figured out in life; now it seems everything is uncertain. You’re probably experiencing a […]
Social Isolation After Divorce
Alone Time I recently read a New York Times article about the importance of solitude, and it made me think about how much I need alone time. I really crave time alone. One of my favorite places to get some of this sacred space is in my car. The library is another great place for […]
Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Divorce
How is Divorce Both an Ending and a Beginning? Have you ever thought of divorce as both the end of one day and the start of another? Just like midnight marks the end of one day and the beginning of the next, divorce closes the chapter of marriage and opens a new one that can […]
Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Divorce
The Role of Friends and Family Divorce is often compared to riding an emotional rollercoaster—a tumultuous journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. It’s a period marked by profound change, loss, and often, intense emotional upheaval. Throughout this difficult process, the support of family and friends can be a beacon of light or, conversely, their […]
How Has My Divorce Affected My Well-Being?
Divorce, the Mind and Body Divorce can be one of life’s most challenging transitions, in fact it is listed up there in the top 5 life stressors. It impacts every facet of a person’s existence, including their health and well-being. Navigating the emotional, financial, and logistical upheaval of divorce can take a toll on anyone’s […]
Property and Your Divorce
First Things to Ask Divorce is a life-altering event, impacting individuals not just emotionally but financially, both immediately and long into the future. One of the most contentious and complex aspects of divorce is the division of property. The financial decisions have lasting consequences, thus navigating the financial landscape during and after a divorce requires […]
Is it Possible to Co-Parent Peacefully After Divorce?
When we look at why couples divorce, it’s usually because of the realization that one or both partners believe that ending the marriage will free them to lead a happier, emotionally healthier life. This belief is usually true – for both the couple and the children as long as we are all in agreement about […]
Divorce Coach Interview – Jenine Marie Powell
Ten years ago, my ex-husband blindsided me – he was having an affair, so we got a divorce. I was a stay-at-home mom with two children ages 5 and 10, and I was totally shocked and in disbelief. My whole life got turned upside down in a matter of an instant.
