In a recent article for Today.com, essayist Heather Sweeney wrote, “Divorce is having a moment”— but she wishes it had come a decade ago when she was contemplating and then going through her divorce. Even ten years back, Sweeney says, “shame and stigma” still caused people to keep quiet about their marital troubles and…
Social media is ingrained in our lives. We use it to keep up with friends and show off our great outfits, beautiful brunches, or blooming gardens. We post about how great our holiday party or vacation was, celebrate achievements at work, and say how proud we are of our children. Most of us hardly…
Deciding to divorce is never easy. In addition to an onslaught of painful emotions – heartbreak, disappointment, loss, anger, regret, guilt, blame, and fear – the end of a marriage brings enormous logistical and financial hurdles. Research demonstrates that, when it comes to financial fallout from divorce, women have a tougher battle. Many factors…
As parents, we want to be there for our children and give them everything they need. We like to guide and comfort them, shepherd them through rough times and growing pains. Divorce is a painful and stressful time for all involved. Everyone experiences it and copes differently. For adults— (spouses, parents)—the end of a…
Divorce rate is a notoriously tricky thing to measure. You’re probably familiar with the adage that, in the U.S., “50% of all marriages end in divorce.” This widely-known yet highly contested figure originated with projections made in the late 1970s (when divorce was on a sharp upward trend), and its accuracy depends mainly on…
A holiday celebrating romantic love seems fun and harmless (if a little cliché) when you have someone special to spend it with—a partner, spouse, or even a charming date. But when you’re going through a divorce—dealing with grief, loneliness, anxiety, anger, and all the frustrations the process can bring—Valentine’s Day can genuinely hurt. Every…
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