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One divorced family, one pink slip, two disasters

It shouldn't have been so shocking to me that my former husband recently lost his job — we’re both journalists, and even if the world at large wasn’t tanking, newspapers have been. It's kind of understood that for the few of us journalists still standing, it's just a matter of time. But as I thought about how his life was going to change and what that might mean to our two teens — one starting a culinary program in the spring, another two years away from graduating high school and with plans to… Continue

Added by Vicki Larson on November 18, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

Planning a Holiday Visit With The Kids

by Sarah Welch and Alicia Rockmore Divorce is hard enough on kids, but the holidays tend to make things even more painful. The fact that other families are gathering to celebrate and spend time together only serves as a reminder that their family is no longer the same. That’s why this time of year,… Continue

Added by GetButtonedUp.com Moms on November 10, 2009 at 8:51am — No Comments

My Mother Told Me There Would be Days Like This!

How true this is! Yes. No matter what stage of life you are in, we know that there are sometimes bad days. When going through a separation and divorce, you may find that the frequency of these “bad” days seem to increase. Your tolerance and patience for the unexpected, unanticipated and overwhelm is dramatically reduced and your emotions are already stretched in managing the enormous transition you are going through. So you had a bad day….whatcha gonna do about it? Well, here ar… Continue

Added by Laura Campbell on October 23, 2009 at 12:26pm — No Comments

Weeding Your Friendship Garden

So, how will you know if it is time to weed your friendship garden? Great question. The reason that this is a great question is because it is critical to surround yourself with a group of women and friends who can support you as you move through this transition towards designing your new life. You will need the motivation, support and encouragement of women who not only wish for your joy and happiness, but who share your desire for creating an exceptional life. Ask yourself the following q… Continue

Added by Laura Campbell on October 16, 2009 at 2:54pm — No Comments

Life Management in 5 Easy Steps!

So…you are going through a divorce and navigating the waters of co-parenting, custody, financial transition and the feelings of isolation and overwhelm. At the same time, you need to manage your job, your children and their schedules, your social life, your health and wellness, your family and the possibility of a new relationship. And you wonder, how am I supposed to do all of this? Have you ever felt that way? I have….many, many times! And…I am happy to say, that I have learned how to mana… Continue

Added by Laura Campbell on October 7, 2009 at 12:29pm — No Comments

Why get married again?

If Elizabeth Gilbert did it again, why wouldn't all divorced/widowed women? Marry again, that is. The author of the best-selling memoir, "Eat, Pray, Love," eventually marries "that guy" she met in the "love" portion of the book. She details all in her about-to-be published book, "Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage." But she marries him because she must — he's about to be deported for good. Now, most of us don't marry a second time because of that, although I know people who’ve ma… Continue

Added by Vicki Larson on September 25, 2009 at 7:06am — No Comments

How Do You Deal With Separation Anxiety?

"Moooom! Don't leave me!" School, work, and play, your child wants to be with you 24-7. The babysitter gets an earful. The daycare provider deals with tears. And all you want is to get to your job without a big scene. Sound familiar? Mindy Roberts of The Mommy Blog asks, "How do you deal with separation anxiety?"

Is separation anxiety a problem in your home? Does y… Continue

Added by Momversation on July 17, 2009 at 11:07am — 1 Comment

Support for Single Again Moms

Hello, My name is Joanie Winberg and I have been a single mom for 14 years. At the time of my divorce my children were 12 and 9. At the ages of 28 and 25, they are happy and well adjusted adults.That is a huge concern for single moms because of the emotional roller coaster ride of divorce. It has not been an easy journey and at times the "once shared to-do lost" seemed overwhelming. That is why I have dedicated my life to support single moms as much as I possibly can. I now have a… Continue

Added by Joanie Winberg on July 9, 2009 at 9:57am — No Comments

Can there be a gift for you and your children in your divorce? Rather than staying stuck in the pai…

Can there be a gift for you and your children in your divorce? Rather than staying stuck in the pain, can we learn to transform adversity into opportunity? Can we use divorce to heal our wounds and help us develop into more loving, aware beings? Join three divorce experts -- Certified Mediator and Divorce Coach Susan Allan, author and founder of Thrive After Divorce Carolyn Ellis and Certified Master Integrative Coach Jeffrey Malone on on Wednesday, July 8th at 7:00 pm as they discuss how to… Continue

Added by Rosalind Sedacca, CCT on July 8, 2009 at 7:20am — No Comments

Sex-Starved Wives: An Epidemic of Sex-Starved Women

Sex-Starved Wives: An Epidemic of Sex-Starved Women I heard a joke the other day that goes something like this. A couple seeks marital therapy. The wife complains that her husband isn't interested in having sex. At some point in the middle of the session the therapist grabs the woman and kisses her passionately while she "oohs" and "aahs" with delight. The therapist then turns… Continue

Added by Michele Weiner-Davis on July 2, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Our Harried Lives and Satisfying Sexual Lives- An Oxymoron?

Our Harried Lives and Satisfying Sexual Lives- An Oxymoron? I frequently get requests for tips about relationships from freelance writers. My most recent request was to provide a few simple suggestions for keeping passion alive in the face of our hectic, career and children laden lives. The question got me thinking. Some people believe that having children, busy careers, family and communi… Continue

Added by Michele Weiner-Davis on July 2, 2009 at 1:51pm — No Comments

The Walkaway Wife Syndrome

The Walkaway Wife Syndrome For the past two decades I have devoted myself to helping couples work out their differences in order to keep their marriages and families together. This marriage-saving passion is not based on religious beliefs nor do I think that divorce is morally wrong. My divorce busting… Continue

Added by Michele Weiner-Davis on July 2, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Jon & Kate + Divorce

This is my take on Monday night's announcement on Jon & Kate Plus Eight, from my blog, Mom Spark...

Again, why do I care? I just finished watching the episode and it resulted in the obvious divorce prediction from most of the media, and you, who left comments. I cannot say that I was surprised, but yet, I sorta was at the same time. I was mostly taken aback at Jon's demeanor and some of

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Added by Amy {Mom Spark & Mom Made That!} on June 23, 2009 at 8:56pm — No Comments

Father's Day for Divorced Women

So, this weekend is Father’s Day! If you are separated or divorced, this is a day that can be filled with anxiety, frustration, anger and all kinds of emotions. What I want to stress to you today is that no matter what kind of man/”ex” your children’s father is…he is still their father and they need him desperately! • Regardless of what your children say • Regardless of what he does • Whether or not he pays, honors his obligations or is a kind/decent person Your children need him! I know ho… Continue

Added by Laura Campbell on June 16, 2009 at 2:57pm — No Comments

How Can Any Sane Person Make a “Lifelong” Commitment?

Everybody knows people change. People change when they age, when they meet new people, when they experience new things. We change the most in our 20s. Remember when you were 21, 25 and 29? Wasn’t there a huge difference in how you perceived yourself and the world around you, wasn’t there a difference in where you worked, who you were friends with and what your priorities in life were? Now think of your 30s, 40s, 50s. You will be a different person shaped by your life experiences. Maybe your spou… Continue

Added by Lena on June 15, 2009 at 9:23pm — No Comments

My odd form of therapy...talking at my flip.

Bear with me peeps as I trudge forward...at least I'm not going backwards :)

Some days I wish I live my cat's life...

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Added by Ellen on June 12, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Should You Stay in an Unhappy Marriage for the Kids?

Should we stay in an unhappy marriage for the kids? That is the question a lot of parents are struggling with and making a choice to sacrifice their own life and happiness for the sake of not traumatizing their children. But is it always the right choice? Is it always true that all kids are better off if their moms and dads stay unhappily together? I did not grow up in a divorced family. My parents have been married for 38 years. They claim they have been happily married and love each other, bu… Continue

Added by Lena on June 10, 2009 at 10:19am — 3 Comments

When Will IT End?

When will it end? Have you ever found yourself asking this question?? Perhaps you ask it about a particular day. About a particular meeting. About a situation. About a moment in time. The real question is….What is IT? When we are going through a divorce, we seem to ask ourselves this question over and over again….thinking that the “IT” is the divorce. However, once the divorce is over, this little question does not stop nudging us. Have you ever felt this way? My own experience had me ask… Continue

Added by Laura Campbell on June 10, 2009 at 10:09am — 2 Comments

Jon & Kate Plus 8 Drama - My Thoughts and Yours

from my post on Mom Spark, see here... I have been undecided for a while about whether or not to discuss the whole drama with Jon & Kate Plus 8. Part of this hesitation was due to feeling a little silly for caring so much, but after seeing hundreds of tweets on Twitter regarding this issue, I no longer felt silly. If you do not care about this subject, please skip on by to another blog and d… Continue

Added by Amy {Mom Spark & Mom Made That!} on May 26, 2009 at 1:58pm — 4 Comments

Heal My Wings – Now Available in E-book and Paperback

Kimberly Ware’s Spiritual Healing Guide for Women is now Available on Lulu.com For Immediate Release: Kimberly Ware Ministries, Announces - April 6, 2009 - Lithonia, GA (United States) – Atlanta author and prophetess, Kimberly Ware, wrote a simple approach to healing, th… Continue

Added by Kimberly Ware on May 4, 2009 at 9:44am — No Comments

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