The Emotional Stages of Divorce: How Will You Manage Your Emotional Recovery?

Submitted by Cathy
My divorce caught me off guard. I had no time to plan my emotional response and being the planner I am I found that a bit disconcerting. Actually I was highly pissed. Want to set my world a twirl? Pull the rug out from under it!
I had studied Elisabeth Kubler-Ross in college. I [...]

To Change Or Not To Change…The LOCKS

Submitted by Delaine
Two months into his divorce, Mike returned home early from work one afternoon to a big surprise:  his ex-wife had let herself in and was standing in his living room.   “I needed to come by and pick up a few things,” she said casually.  “I tried calling you earlier.  Didn’t you get my message?  I didn’t think [...]

Redo and Reclaim The Master Bedroom – Why & How

Submitted by Delaine
Within months of separating from my ex two years ago, I suddenly felt an incredible need to redecorate the master bedroom.   I’m not sure if I did it more as a mental distraction at the time, or if some unconscious part of me knew I needed  to ‘get him out of there” and make a [...]

Important Considerations: What would happen to your kids IF…?

Submitted by Delaine
This past week, Mother Nature unleashed her winter wrath up here in Calgary, Alberta.  We’re talking large dumps of snow and temperatures than hovered between -25 and -40 C  (that’s -12 to -40 F).  And though I’m accustomed to extreme weather conditions being a born and bred Canuck, something REALLY stood out for [...]

Divorce Advice For Women: Eleven Things to do Now

Submitted by James J. Gross
Once you decide you are going to get a divorce, there are some things you can do to get ready for it.
1. Start a War Chest. You are going to need your own money for a divorce. You will have to be able to maintain yourself and your children for a [...]