One of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to divorce is how much time it will take. Most of the time, the people who are wondering that question are facing this process without a clear idea of what to expect; they may not have been through divorce before, and may not have had close friends or family members who have either.
Divorce is one of the most difficult transitions that any family can navigate. Many people who are facing the prospect of divorce find themselves overwhelmed, scared, stressed out, and completely unsure of what to do next. You’re not alone if you are feeling those things!
Divorce almost always means losing some, or most, of your social connections. That doesn’t have to be a bad thing! Your true friends will remain, and you have the opportunity to connect to your community … your tribe … in a way that you may have neglected during your marriage.
Read ArticleSometimes your life is “fine.” That usually is an indication that it they could be better. You just may not be sure how … and not willing or able to explore that question. Better doesn’t necessarily mean changing your relationship(s). It does mean understanding what better means to you and inviting your relationships to grow with you. Then that choice is theirs.
Read ArticleIn this three-part blog series, we discuss how to successfully navigate major life changes such as divorce. Any major life change can be broken down into three primary phases: Decision, Transition, Equilibrium. This article will focus on the Transition phase.
Read ArticleOf course in recent years the popular conception of what a nuclear “family” is has shifted from husband plus wife plus 2 kids (one boy, one girl), a dog, and two cats, to something much more inclusive: widowed single parent plus children, out of wedlock child plus parent plus grandparent, same sex couples (with or without kids), kids with divorced parents plus new spouses, and many, many others.
Read ArticleSome people are in horrible circumstances, and while the logistics or inertia or fear of the unknown or fear of consequences may get in the way of making a change, the decision to make some kind of change generally isn't the hard part...
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