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
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.
Recently, dining out in a casual restaurant I observed a father and daughter sitting at the next table. There was quiet conversation over a beer while they waited for their meal. Shortly after the extra large pizza arrived, the daughter got up from the table with a shake of the head as though the pizza was making her suddenly ill.
The father in a flash was left sitting alone seemingly bewildered.
He explained to the kind waitress the pizza would now be ‘to go’. As she carefully took the pizza from the table I discretely
We can thank Paul Simon for the clever suggestions in “50 Ways To Leave Your lover Husband”. Paul was one of the best singer, songwriters of his generation. I remember this song as a child and thinking there was something very unusual about the tune and the lyrics. It was both catchy and dangerous at the same time.
Abuse during divorce is more common than we realize. When we take the step to end our marriage, we extricate ourselves from the marital turmoil only to find ourselves the target of even more abusive behaviors. The ex can become aggressive, verbally abusive, threatening, and sometimes paranoid. The truth is the bigger their ego, the more intensely they react to the end of the marriage or relationship.
We’ve grown up only to learn Cinderella’s carriage was a pumpkin to begin with. Our foot never fit the glass slipper. Sleeping Beauty ate a bad apple and maybe we took a bite from the same one. We’re not in Kansas anymore! Learning the fairy tale doesn’t always have that happy ending is a hard lesson, even for cynics.
What is divorce Month? It’s a well known fact that more separations and divorces happen in January. Even more break ups in less serious relationships happen this month, why? January is the most dreary month of the year including the weather, the lack of daylight, the Christmas bills, and the lingering disappointments of the recent Christmas season.
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