Tips and advice for men and women who have recently split up from a spouse and are now getting divorced.
One of the many very difficult aspects of being newly separated or divorced is dealing with parenting time, child custody agreements, and not being able to see your kids every day. I can remember crying hysterically the first night my kids slept out of the house. Just 3 and 5 back then, I remember thinking, … Read more
This article is not a review of the Demi Moore book, “Inside out,” but rather about two takeaways I truly appreciated and thought were applicable to women getting divorced and their lives after divorce. Two Divorce Takeaways from the Demi Moore Book, “Inside Out” Let me tell you the three words that got me … Read more
After a separation or divorce, we can have dreams that are, well … confusing. Dreams, unbound by our conscious inhibitions, paint a picture that we might not be up for. Dreams where you are not behaving according to how you know you feel. Dreaming about your ex during or after divorce can leave you feeling … Read more
If you are reading this article, you most likely want to get divorced from your spouse. As painful and scary as it is, by now, you know it is the best thing for you and your children. Now the question becomes, “How?” How do we get divorced in the most productive and peaceful way, and … Read more
Wondering how to cope with divorce as a woman? I can tell you firsthand, it’s really hard at times, but one thing is for sure: you will find a way and you will get through it. It’s been 14 years and I can still vividly remember times in the first year or two of my … Read more
Research has shown that the most damaging part of divorce for children is involving them in loyalty binds. A loyalty bind happens when a child must make a choice that will be wrong with one parent and not the other. The child feels caught in the middle between parents. Basically, they get the message that … Read more
We all have low points in our lives — times when we may feel a bit lost and alone. Going through a divorce or a separation can definitely be one of those times. This reader recently wrote, “I feel hopeless and alone during divorce:” I feel hopeless and alone. At this point in time … Read more
Valentine’s Day while going through a divorce isn’t easy for most people. But what if Valentine’s Day was also your wedding anniversary? That’s the case for this reader: Valentine’s Day is my wedding anniversary. This is my first one being separated.It is an awkward time and I don’t feel like I’d ever be able to … Read more
Going through a divorce is like entering a new place; a place that is completely unfamiliar and unpredictable. It’s a scary place. You don’t know how things work there, you don’t know the language, mistakes can cost you—emotionally and financially, and choosing the wrong people to represent you could make a big difference in the … Read more
There is a passion and energy I feel when talking to divorce attorney, Tiffany Hughes. Hughes, who is the founder of her Chicago based all-women family law firm, became one of my Divorced Girl Smiling partners about a year ago, and everyone I’ve introduced her to has said the same thing. This … Read more
A friend of mine sent me this meme, where you search for words, and the first four you happen to see are supposed to be your focus for 2021. Now, the thing is, I would rather choose my own four words when it comes to what I want for my life in 2021, in other … Read more
The year 2020 will surely be remembered for the following: Coronavirus, quarantining, working from home, online school, toilet paper (LOL), riots, an election, and for my readers, most likely a separation or divorce. If you celebrate Christmas, and/or if you are planning to celebrate New Years, I’d like to offer you some holiday advice, and … Read more
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