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Fathers Day is a beautiful holiday when your children get to celebrate their dad. You work hard all year long to make sure they’re happy and healthy, and this is a day for them to show you how much they appreciate everything you do. However, if you’re divorced or going through a divorce, these holidays can be challenging. Just because your family looks different this year doesn’t mean you can’t make the most of this special day. Here is a list of the top Fathers Day ideas for divorced dads in the Triad area so you and your kids can have a blast celebrating your day. Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day is supposed to be a time of celebration and connection when we honor the women who brought us into this world and raised us.  But for mothers in the midst of a custody dispute, enjoying the holiday can be much more complicated both emotionally and logistically.  Whether you’re navigating a new custody arrangement or involved in ongoing litigation, there are still ways to make the holiday special and avoid adding undue emotional stress. Continue reading →

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The end of a marriage can be devastating, no matter the circumstances, and it takes time to process the loss. Holidays like Valentine’s Day can be difficult, especially if it’s the first one after a divorce. It may be painful, but you can learn to navigate the different emotions you’re sure to feel. Here are a few ways you can shift your focus and view Valentine’s Day as a way to love and value yourself because you are truly worth loving. Continue reading →

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The phenomenon of “gray divorce” is reshaping the landscape of family law. Couples aged 50 and older increasingly are choosing to end their marriages, often after decades together. This trend, once rare, has become more common as people seek fulfillment in their later years. Continue reading →

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To most people these days, St. Patrick’s Day is simply a celebratory occasion to wear green and drink Irish beverages like Guinness and Jameson.

However, this Irish holiday, originally called the Feast of Saint Patrick, was first created to commemorate Saint Patrick’s bringing Christianity to Ireland and, thus, Irish culture and heritage as a whole.

Today, St. Patrick’s Day has developed into a worldwide celebration complete with parades, costumes, and Irish cuisine and beverages. And it’s one of the few holidays that doesn’t emphasize romance or love in any way, making it the perfect time to get out and have some fun as a newly separated or divorced person.

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Feelings of love and loss are two of the most powerful and complex emotions known to humankind. And one 39-year-old man – let’s call him “Jack” – found himself standing at the crossroads of both on a day universally celebrated for love—Valentine’s Day.

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Judi Rossabi, Communications Director

If you are experiencing loneliness during divorce, getting a pet can help. A pet can be a great companion and can help cheer you up. Today is national puppy day and national cuddly kitten day. Both animals make great pets and definitely make things a little livelier around the house! Coming home to an empty house is a huge challenge for newly separated and divorced people and having a furry friend to greet you can brighten your day. Continue reading →

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By Judi Rossabi

Divorce can be a heartbreaking experience. Everything changes, and even friends and family share in the ups and downs of a breakup. Back in the ’70s, a hit song by The Bee Gees lamented “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart.”

The song was a number-one hit and even became the title track of The Bee Gees documentary. The song is famous for such lines as:

“How can you stop the rain from falling down?”

“Tell me, how can you stop the sun from shining?” and most importantly,

“What makes the world go ’round?”
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Mark Griffin, M.E., Blog Writer

Divorce is never easy. It turns your world upside down. Ending a relationship you thought was to last till death forces you to part is emotionally devastating. When you are a parent, and throw children into that emotional turmoil, then you have to deal with a hurricane of guilt and remorse. Continue reading →