Friend or Foe? How Loved Ones Can Hold Us Back During Divorce

Submitted by: Tara Eisenhard I was lucky to have the support of my friends and family when I went through my divorce.  While I’m grateful, I also recognize how those closest to us can hold us back and prevent healthy closure. Upon hearing the news of my cheating husband and pending separation, a co-worker advised, “You’ll [...]

Ask The Divorce Coach: No Family Support

Question: Dear Shelley, I am going through a divorce after suffering abuse for two and a half years: emotional, verbal, and physical. I turned to my parents to let me live with them in my old bedroom until my divorce gets sorted and they agreed. I am independent, have no children, and I financially help [...]

The Friendship Equation: Never Discount the Value of Girlfriends During and After Divorce

Submitted by: Big Little Wolf Can family help when you’re going through divorce? You bet. But when it comes to this particular bumpy road and the months that follow, don’t discount the importance of friends. Don’t get me wrong – family is fantastic – and the more supportive they are, the better. Have kids? You’re [...]

Friends in Need, Supporting Those We Love

Submitted by: Maya I have a friend who is really down in the dumps.  It seems to be pretty prevalent these days. She’s strong, she’s independent, she’s wise and she feels beaten.  Her life has so many dark corners in it right now and she finds some comfort in staying in those dark places where [...]

Friends & Frenemies…Can You Set Boundaries?

Submitted by: Maya A very special friend of mine, very recently divorced after having too long a wait, is torn about her friends. That’s the excess that comes from divorce, how badly it hurts everyone else.  The families ~ who do they go to for Christmas?  Can they invite one parent (children negotiable), leaving the [...]