We often hear that divorce harms our children. However, a home life that’s full of unrest and unhappiness and is held together just for the sake of the children is not always the best answer. So what really leads to the most harm with children is the fighting between parents and custody issues. 1. You want to avoid fighting with your ex, especially in front of the children. Fighting puts children in an uncomfortable and often painful situation. 2. Children can get through this experience m ... READ MORE
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How to Prepare for Divorce – 22 Key Points
Divorce is never easy so it’s important to prepare ahead of time as best you can. The following points will give you a comprehensive overview of the process and the necessary steps that you can take to achieve the best outcome. Get a support team together. Set up your support team as soon as possible for you and your children. Proceed to research and hire the necessary professionals. The stress can be overwhelming so it’s important to get the proper emotional support. There will be lots of ... READ MORE
Upping Your Love Factor
The challenging experience of divorce can significantly affect your self-love and self-esteem. With that being said, the healing and recovery time can take longer than expected. So if you're feeling not good enough and less than perfect, can you source the love from within so you can really love yourself? This unfortunately can be hard to achieve especially when your love tank is running low from a broken marriage. When this combines with the voice of the inner critic and a need for ... READ MORE
ANGER – FRIEND OR FOE?
Anger is one of those emotions that can be highly misunderstood. And unfortunately the feeling of anger is a common experience in divorce and separation. However the feeling of anger is commonly expressed as a result of other emotions. In fact, we often use it as a means of protection when we’re feeling vulnerable because of fear and/or sadness. Just take a moment to think of how anger has impacted and influenced you throughout the challenges during the divorce process. The Benefits of A ... READ MORE
Daddy’s Moving Out
What you need to know about divorce through the eyes of a child. Separation and divorce are the most stressful events in life which impacts the whole family. As a parent, the overriding concern is how will my children handle this situation? How will this affect them? Is it better to stay in the marriage until they are older and out of the house? Will they recover? As a parent and divorce professional who experienced divorce, I would love to say that I have a definitive answer. But ... READ MORE