I’ll never forget how I felt when I realized I found “the one.” Forget the guy, I’m talking about my wedding dress! Standing in front of the mirror in an off white strapless Werkstatt gown, sophisticated with a little bling, but classy and elegant, I felt so beautiful and happy. All my dreams were coming … Read more
When a couple decides to divorce they embark on a process that is complex and one that they likely don’t understand. Unless a couple is educated about the divorce process or has the right guidance, their first call is often to a divorce lawyer. While in some instances retaining a lawyer is the right first … Read more
When a couple decides to separate, there are so many factors involved in what comes next. There are couples in which one person decides to move out immediately. There are couples who sell the house and both find new residences. And, there are couples who are separated but living in the same house. There … Read more
When you’re spending a good amount of time on dating apps (and you should be, if you want to reap the rewards!), people’s profiles can sort of start to… all blend together. When I was online dating, I would find myself intrigued by people who I later realized, had clear red flags on their profiles … Read more
When I got divorced at 41 years-old, along with so many other emotions was this feeling of being lost. I really didn’t know who I was anymore, or who I supposed to be. It was confusing and sad, and it made me feel alone. But as the weeks and months passed, I realized there were … Read more
We all know about the feelings of anger and resentment that divorce can cause; feelings that might cause frustration. Part of feeling frustrated is wanted to vent-to tell others the details of divorce that are bothering you. You may be tempted to share the story and details of your divorce with your kids. This is … Read more
When I was newly separated, a few people sent me cards, which I appreciated, and a couple people actually got me gifts! I remember laughing while opening up a little lipstick pouch given to me by a girlfriend, and thinking, ‘She’s giving me a lipstick case as a small hint that if I want to … Read more
There’s something I hear from so many of my clients and it’s heartbreaking: “My ex is dating someone else and it hurts.” It doesn’t matter if you’ve spent months, years, or decades with someone—learning that they are dating someone else after your divorce can be so painful and difficult to process. Simply finding your ex’s … Read more
Ever feel like your divorce is driving you crazy? Anyone who has ever gone through a divorce has at one point or another, (probably more than once, maybe ongoing) felt that feeling of madness,frustration, and constant disappointment by the way their ex is acting. One month, he just decides he’s not paying child support, another … Read more
Is the silent treatment abuse? To answer this question and more questions about the silent treatment in a relationship, I interviewed Jennifer Solomon, a Marriage and Family Therapist with Affiliates in Counseling. Here is my Q & A with Jennifer! JP: I think the silent treatment abuse. Do you? Tell me about that. JS: Abuse … Read more
I cannot describe how heartbreaking I feel when I read comments on Divorced Girl Smiling like this one, that unveil the brutal pain of divorce: How do you shake the “never want to wake up” feeling? I’m so miserable. Every single day is pain and I just want to give up. Before I … Read more
Read this email I received from a newly separated mom, who says, “I am angry with God about my divorce.” I find myself completely hopeless and I am angry with God about my divorce. My 3rd husband, for whom I left my 2nd husband just could not handle being a stepfather and hated my … Read more
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