Although every marriage and situation is unique, I think many people stay in their marriages because it seems like the best option. Maybe they weighed out the pluses and minuses of splitting up, and then determined that staying--even though they are ...

Either you’re going through a divorce or you are already divorced. It was most likely stressful, sad, infuriating and scary. Are you feeling exhausted? If so, a healing and wellness divorce retreat might be just what you need. And guess what? I’m...

Let’s talk about getting a mortgage after divorce. Your home is your sanctuary.  The center, where you leave in the morning and return in the evening. A place where you create memories with your family, friends, neighbors and fur babies. If you ar...

How is it even possible to put into words the gift of motherhood? In honor of Mother’s Day, I’m going to try.   I’ll start with the day I gave birth to my now 21-year-old son. The first time I took him in my arms, I got my first gift...

My late father was one of the wisest people I have ever known. Among his countless displays of knowledge and perception was his ability to counsel this single mom. When I was going through my divorce, I would call him and tell him about a problem I w...