Tag: newly separated

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....

Anger during divorce is completely normal and understandable.  I think it is healthy to live those emotions--to feel them. Actually, I think it's unhealthy if a person getting divorced doesn't have anger. Most people who have been through a divorce ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...