From a recently separated reader: I’m going through a divorce after 21 years of marriage and want to know how to survive divorce. Will I survive? I felt strong until we sold our house and I actually moved out. I’m sick, sad, and very depressed....
Tag: coping with divorce
Surviving Loneliness After Divorce: It’s Up to You
Loneliness might be the most painful emotion a person can have. It can feel empty and scary and sad and unfair. Being lonely can make a person feel sorry for him or herself. It can make a person feel angry, like "Why me?" It can make someone feel unw...
10 Reasons to be Thankful on Thanksgiving, Despite Your Awful Divorce
That first Thanksgiving when you’re going through a divorce can be brutal. It’s hard to feel thankful when you’re trying to cope with your awful divorce, and all you can think about is that your marriage is over, your kids are crying, finances ...
How to Start a Separation: My “To-Do” List
Read the e-mail I received from a woman wondering how to start a separation. I felt like the best way to give her advice was to give her a "To-do list." Hi Jackie, Today's been a rough day--my husband just told me (after 14 years of marriage) tha...
What are the Emotional Benefits of Having a Dog after Divorce?
There are so many emotional benefits of having a dog, especially during or after divorce, and that's what I'd like to share in this article. Believe me when I tell you that I was never a dog person. I didn't dislike dogs, but other than ...