From the archives, one of my favorites! The pluses of living single.
After being married with a family, it can be a huge adjustment to live alone or without a partner. Suddenly, what was once a bustling household can feel empty and the quiet unsettling. This can lead to loneliness. 
It’s natural to be concerned about our finances.
From the archives, Budgeting Steps and Tips: The overwhelming issues surrounding your divorce include financial worries and a decrease in disposable income. Suddenly one, or the same income is supporting two households. Perhaps your support is
With Christmas around the corner we’re starting to make lists of who’s naughty and who’s nice. It got me to thinking about some of the depressing gifts I received from well meaning friends and family following my divorce. One that stands out is the
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People will ask you the weirdest, nosiest most obnoxious questions when you tell them your marriage is over. As a woman who made the decision to end my marriage, the reaction of bewilderment by some people was beyond frustrating. Here are the top dumbest divorce questions I got asked;
My daughter enjoying the ocean view
I just finished my morning coffee on the beach with the eagles, the loons and the less majestic sea gulls. The cooler night air has brought with it a hint of fog on the water. The first sign of the fall season. It’s been a wonderful two weeks with my kids but now we have to say good bye, something I hate.
There is always so much negative coverage, comments, judgments and professional nay-saying about divorce. But what about the positive side of divorce or as I like to call it; the flip side of divorce. There are surprising benefits for both you, and the kids.
Rarely do we stop and examine what can go right during or after divorce. So instead of focusing on the difficulties, expense and strife of divorce, let’s take a few moments to examine the good, the pluses and the long term positive effects of divorce i.e., the BENEFITS.
I saw on Pinterest recently a quote that spoke right to me; “The problem with real life is there is no soundtrack playing in the background” With the gamut of emotions during a divorce; sadness, loneliness, anger, happiness, confusion, and everything in between, what better way to deal with it then some music therapy?
During the initial stages of separation and divorce, we find that we have lost our normal. This is unsettling for us humans since we thrive on routine. Our simple routine of daily tasks and some of our traditions are thrown out. It’s called change or transition and it’s not an easy part of the process. How can
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Recently, I had the good fortune to spend a few days at our family’s summer place. I often retreat there, even in winter time but there is something really special about the summer. I’m not sure if it’s the small town, ‘back in time’ feel or simply being surrounded by the ocean that does it. But once you are there for a few hours you start to feel the relaxation kick in. The worries and tension, all too common during divorce seem to melt away.
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