Awhile back, I wrote an article, published in the Huffington Post called “10 Ways To Help Someone Going through a divorce.” While I think I gave some good advice, I did not address giving help financially to a friend or relative who is getting divorced. A few days ago, I received an email from … Read more
For this week’s Love Essentially, I got to interview Jenny Bicks, who is the Executive Producer and showrunner for the HBO show divorce. It was so much fun to talk to Jenny, as she was a writer and EP, and actually won an Emmy for my all-time favorite, “Sex and The City!” “Divorce ” Returns, … Read more
This reader is seeking divorce advice: I have been divorced for two years (no kids), and I have since gotten remarried to an amazing lady and we have a child together. You would think all of the emotion would be gone regarding my first marriage, right? WRONG. He goes on to say that … Read more
This reader writes: “I slept with my ex and regret it.” She goes on… My Ex husband left me for a horrible woman. I did everything, I respected him, I was loyal and truly loved him. After several months of being with this horrible woman, he admitted he made a mistake. I slept with my … Read more
With the holidays right around the corner, holiday gifts are on everyone’s minds. What’s ironic is that people buy holiday gifts to show their love. But there are other ways to show someone you care. So, in this week’s Love Essentially, I address three holiday gifts that don’t come in a box, and the happiness … Read more
If you were as depressed as I was when you found out about Matt Lauer and the allegations against him of sexual harassment, this is a great article for you. I decided to focus on the positive of this situation, which is that not all men are like Lauer. In fact, I’d be willing to … Read more
When getting divorced, men and women often think ‘I can’t,’ meaning, ‘I can’t take this anymore, I can’t deal with him (or her), I can’t handle this pressure, I can’t coparent with him (or her), I can’t get over my anger and I can’t date ever again. So, when I read this blog post by … Read more
Would you rather be head over heals in love or comfortable in a relationship? I’m sure most people would answer, “I want both!” But is that possible and if so, how does a couple achieve that? This article is based on advice I want to give to a reader who emailed me for advice: Jackie, … Read more
Any mom who has a daughter in middle school is no stranger to the bullying, the pettiness, the mean behavior and the tears that go on. Middle school girl drama breaks your heart for your daughter. But last week, an exceptional act of kindness that took place at my daughter’s school gave me hope and … Read more
In this week’s Love Essentially, I wrote a review of the Showtime comedy, SMILF. I think the show is something that single moms will truly appreciate and find really funny! ‘SMILF’ Funny, If Dark Tale Of Single Parenting by Jackie Pilossoph for Chicago Tribune Media Group Maybe it’s because I’m a divorced mom, but there’s … Read more
Parents, beware. There is heroin in the suburbs. After conducting this interview I am scared as hell. The good news is, if we talk to our kids, we have a chance to prevent them from even trying it once. A Heartbroken Mom Says ‘Heroin is in your suburb’ by Jackie Pilossoph for Chicago Tribune Media Group … Read more
What Happens When Dad Doesn’t Show Up? by Jackie Pilossoph for ESME It starts the day a child is born: a mom’s desire to make things all better. Remember how hard it was when your baby was wailing and you couldn’t figure out how to get him to stop? Well, that desire doesn’t change as your … Read more
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