I still have the "save the date" postcard we sent to our friends and family to announce our engagement and wedding date. It was a cheeky, goofy, blatantly non-traditional design that perfectly captured our quirky personalities. The wedding day was pure joy and elation followed by epic mishap and ridiculousness: a perfectly imperfect day that many friends still consider one of the best, most memorable weddings they've ever attended. For many... [...]
As we near the end of the divorce process, my ex and I have celebrated every single holiday or anniversary apart at this point besides our daughter's birthday ... until this past week.On the big official day when she turned 4, Dad was there to greet her in the morning and I was not. I felt like the worst mom ever. How do you sufficiently explain to a child that you can't see him or her because it's the other parent's .day when your child is so... [...]
Parental Alienation Awareness Day was recognized on April 25. However, on any day it's important for all divorced parents to reflect on their relationship with their former spouse and how it may be subtly or overtly affecting the emotional and psychological well-being of their children.One behavior commonly overlooked as a very hurtful aspect of Parental Alienation involves one parent keeping the other from contact with the children -- as... [...]
This is the thought that goes through my head sometimes, fifteen months after separating from my ex-husband (our divorce is still not official)."Am I brave for moving forward with him, with the divorce? Or am I insane?"Originally when we separated, a year or more seemed so far away. I thought for sure I would feel better -- for good. I didn't predict how tough it would be. I didn't predict how sharing our child would still, fifteen months... [...]
No one gets married so that they can get a divorce. And definitely no one expects an affair to rock their marriage. So how do you move on if this happens to you? You may feel pressure from external forces, like your family, society or even your spouse to stay in the marriage. But only you know if this is possible — for many, the broken bonds and breach of trust are irreparable. Moving on from your marriage won't be easy, but if it's the... [...]
