Book Review…i and the Great Divide by Fiona McGlynn
New author Fiona McGlynn has created, with illustrator Robin Urquhart a book that explains divorce for children. i And the Great Divide is a simple and visually appealing book designed to help the younger child understand divorce in their family. The most important message in the book? It’s not your fault…ever. Mom and Dad still love you.
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There is no more stressful time than during a divorce, except for death. Think about that for a minute. Divorce is a grieving process of sorts.
If you are going through it right now, chances are you’ve let your self care routine slide. There are other more important things to worry about than my hair…you hear yourself say…the children come first, you say…and they do however, if you keep putting yourself last you won’t get through this journey intact.
Happy Mother’s Day to all of you moms out there! Special wishes to the single moms doing it all alone. Single moms are some of the strongest and most determined women in the world.
How do you define motherhood? I remember when I was young and expecting my first child, I was so excited. The anticipation of caring for a tiny human was almost overwhelming.
The bewildering changes in my body as the pregnancy progressed were nothing compared to the changes to come. But ignorance is bliss. I was sure if I had enough hooded towels for baby, everything would be fine. As my baby grew inside me week by week, I was filled with questions. Who would he or she look like? (Knowing the gender prior to birth was rare in the ‘olden days’) Would they be perfect in every way? What would they become? Sometimes I doubted my ability to be a mother.
From the archives; I’m re-posting this one because there is so much of this happening. Many women and some men are dealing with an abusive ex.
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
I wish. Photo credit, BrownDressWithWhiteDots
What? Why? Why would anyone in their right mind travel to Northern Alberta in February? I asked myself the same thing but when I have a place aching in my heart for my babies (who are no longer babies) I have no
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. 
Happy Halloween, everyone! From the archives, A Bad Husband Costume for those who missed it the first time around…
I was having my Sunday night telephone conversation with my 17 year old son when I asked what he was going to dress as for Halloween, at school. He told me he was going as a “Bad Husband”. Oh, oh. Was this a latent reaction to his father’s and my divorce? So I asked him where he got the idea and he said on the Internet. Pheeew, not my fault after all. So I asked him what a bad husband looked like. He said he has lipstick marks all over his collar and a pair of panties in his shirt pocket. Ah, infidelity. I chuckled at the ingenious costume idea. Later though, I got to thinking about some other possible “Bad Husband” costumes. I came up with a few ideas;
The Golf Addicted Husband
simply don golf attire and carry the clubs
(Okay, so he makes a little money while he’s playing…)
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The Mamma’s Boy Husband
wear a shirt that reads “I’m always right” on the front and on the back it reads “just ask my mom”.
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The Gambling Husband
Just carry around a hand of cards and some poker chips
“I lost again!”
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The Workaholic Husband
Just carry a briefcase, wear a suit and tie and look dishevelled.
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The Ego Husband
attach a cardboard bubble larger than your own head that reads EGO with a teeny tiny cardboard bubble beside it that says ID.
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Well, hopefully I got a few smiles. The point is, we’re all imperfect. Some of us are just better at it than others.
Enjoy your Halloween with your ghosts and ghouls, little and big! Wishing all of you single moms that extra burst of energy you will need to get your little ones organized and out on this busy night of celebration!
“Come on Mom! Let’s go before all the candy is gone!”
Do you have an idea for a “Bad Husband” costume? Please share with us!
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.
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