The Transformational Power of Emotional Pain

Submitted by: Malou
I have been living a life short of a fairy tale until that fateful day last year. A job, a wonderful husband, a delightful daughter, a big house complete with a garden, a whole room dedicated just for my clothes and shoes….I was a princess!! The only thing missing was a dog and [...]

Tell-Tale Signs That it’s Time to Divorce

Submitted by: Cathy
In my last article, I wrote about things to consider before making the decision to divorce. This article deals with accepting and recognizing when it is time to “throw in the towel.” Below are a few signs that you are dealing with a marriage that has gone past the point of saving…in my [...]

Is it a divorce you want, or a change in marital dynamics?

Submitted by: Cathy
Are you thinking about divorce? The decision to divorce is critical, with consequences that can last a lifetime. It is a step that should be thoroughly thought out before taken.
Below are questions you should ask yourself before making the decision to divorce.
Is there still an emotional connection?
Have your feelings for your husband faded [...]

In Defense of Dads who Leave

Submitted by: Maya
As a child of divorce I suddenly have an urge to talk about something that lies very deep within yet can be scratched so easily…
I hated it when my kids would ‘have’ to go to their dad’s house.  They’d pack, half reluctantly, half excitedly ~ and I think they’d pick up on my [...]

How Successful Will You be Post-Divorce?

Submitted by: Cathy Meyer
Do you have a post-divorce plan? If not, why not? After divorce, women should have their future goals and aspirations clearly mapped out and organized.  If you think you’re too busy to sit down and create your own life plan, consider the following:
In a 1953 study conducted at Yale University, students in [...]

No Room For Hate

Submitted by: Maya
I have a male friend whose divorce appears to be inevitable.  He’s been married for about 25 years.  They just took their last of three sons off to his freshman year in college, some two-day drive away.  As he and she were driving home in the warm Virginia sunshine, she told him that [...]