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Waiting For An Apology From Your Ex? Stop.

An email I received from a divorced woman who is waiting for an apology that in my opinion will never come. I am struggling with this today. I have apologized and OWNED my part in the destruction of our marriage. But I realized something … I am still waiting for an apology from him for … Read more

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Divorce and Kids: 10 Things They Might Be Thinking

Going through a divorce is a painful, stressful and scary time. But it’s not just parents who feel those difficult emotions. Kids are affected, too. When it comes to divorce and kids, people often say, “Kids are resilient,” and while there is truth to that statement, that doesn’t mean kids don’t need help and support … Read more

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The Importance of Including College in Your Divorce Agreement

Divorce is never easy. It’s a time filled with so many emotions—grief, stress, uncertainty. And for parents with college-bound children, it can feel like yet another overwhelming layer on top of an already difficult process. While you’re navigating the negotiations of child support, alimony, and dividing assets, one aspect that can sometimes slip through the … Read more

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Life After Divorce for a Woman Can be Wonderful

Life after divorce for a woman might seem really scary. The lifestyle changes of divorce can feel brutal. Financial adjustments, living alone, dating… some of these can actually feel like a nightmare. But despite that change is really scary, there is a lot of good that comes with change. Most people don’t see it that … Read more

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Highly Sensitive Person: Symptoms and Strengths

“You’re just too sensitive.” For millions of women, this phrase echoes through childhood memories, relationship conflicts, and workplace challenges. What many don’t realize is that high sensitivity isn’t a weakness to overcome or a critique of your personal strength—it’s a biological trait that describes approximately 20% of the population. In this article, I will address … Read more

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Neurodiverse Children: Why Their Parents Need Support, Too

If you are parents of neurodiverse children, I bet you can list the resources you have to support your children’s needs. But what about YOUR supports? Probably a much shorter list, I expect. So parents, let’s talk about how mediation can be an important tool in your toolbox for YOUR SUPPORT and for your kids … Read more

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What Do Women Want in a Relationship? Here are 11 Things

What do women want in a relationship? Believe it or not, women are pretty simple when it comes to what we want and how we want to be treated. A lot of times, the problem is that women don’t express to their partner what we want. We expect a man to know what we want … Read more

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What is a Personal Mission Statement? Why You Need One During Divorce

What is a personal mission statement? It’s a declaration that describes your core values and your future goals. So, what better thing to do than to create a personal mission statement during your divorce? A divorce mission statement can help you stay focused and accountable during divorce. It’s so easy to lose sight of our … Read more

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How to Be Successful in Online Dating: 5 Tips

People engage in online dating with different goals. For some, it’s about finding a long-term partner; for others it’s about casual connections. Some people do it for a little validation or to have conversations with strangers to feel less alone. All of these reasons are valid, and they might apply to you at different points … Read more

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What I Learned about Change and Fear On a Roadtrip From Naples to West Palm

Like any fifty-something woman, any kind of change or doing something I’ve never done before induces anxiety and fear. In other words, change and fear go hand-in-hand for so many people. It’s uncomfortable to do something different. So, when my high school girlfriends and I decided to go to Naples for a long weekend, I … Read more

Homeownership after Divorce: The Emotions and Financial Reality

Divorce is a wild rollercoaster ride of emotions with major life-changing decisions that need to be made during a period of tremendous stress. One of the biggest decisions has to do with homeownership after divorce. Will you stay in your home? Will you sell it? Will you buy a new home? Will you rent? As … Read more

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What is Self-Compassion and How is it Different Than Self-Love?

What is self-compassion?  Let’s start with “what is sense of self?” In our complex and dynamic world, external factors exist that we have little to no control over. This creates internalized emotions that we often misread, misinterpret, and misunderstand. We spend time trying to eat healthier, sleep better, achieve balance, be mindful, and access our tools, … Read more