Turning Anger and Resentment into Peace and Excitement

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June 9th, 2024 . Jackie Pilossoph

Amidst the fear, anger, resentment, anxiety and sadness of divorce, there’s something good. Know what that is? Excitement. The excitement lies not in the past chapters of your life that have already happened, but in the ones to come. And I think th...

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The Emotional Stages of Divorce Are Like A Roller Coaster Ride

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June 6th, 2024 . Jackie Pilossoph

 When I was going through my divorce, everyone said "This must be such a sad time for you." But actually, even more than sadness, what I remember about that time several summers ago was that it felt like a roller coaster of highs and lows. I'm talki...

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Does No Sex In Marriage Justify A Divorce?

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May 31st, 2024 . Jackie Pilossoph

It’s easy to judge someone for getting divorced because of no sex in marriage.It sounds very trivial to some people when they hear about a divorce caused by lack of sex-as if sex is the most important thing to that person and they aren’t grateful...

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Closure after a Breakup: “I Want a Sit Down With My Ex”

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May 28th, 2024 . Jackie Pilossoph

How many times have you heard someone say (or have you said it) "I need closure"? Is there anything that feels more cleansing to a person than to sit and tell your ex how you feel? Listen to how your ex feels? Perhaps apologize for things or get an a...

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The 25 Best Divorce Songs: The Divorced Girl Smiling Playlist

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May 25th, 2024 . Jackie Pilossoph

Someone I know who is getting divorced asked me if I had a good playlist for her. She said she wanted a list of the best divorce songs to listen to while taking a walk or working around the house, or just while sitting on her patio with a glass of wi...

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