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Are You Spiraling with Regret About Your Divorce? Try Changing Perspective.
Regret after divorce can feel like quicksand. One memory triggers another, a “what if” becomes a rabbit hole, and before you know it, you’re knee-deep in blame – usually aimed at yourself. Why didn’t I leave sooner?Why didn’t I try harder?Why didn’t I see the red...
Divorce and Redefining Freedom
What if independence isn’t about being alone but about being aligned with yourself? Every July 4th, we celebrate independence and freedom. If you're going through a divorce or still healing from one, those words might land a little differently. Because what no one...
Back to School Prep for Kids & Co-Parents
It's only July but the messages and shift in attention to back-to-school has already begun. And if you’re co-parenting, the transition comes with extra layers: Who’s covering the costs? What’s the plan for that chaotic first week? How do we keep things consistent when...
Divorced But Not Separated
Last year I wrote this post about a place where many people get stuck: legally you’re not married but emotionally you’re still entangled and interacting much as you were.. Sound familiar? If this resonates, you’re not alone. Read on for ways to disengage and start...
Blended Family, One Trip: Lessons from Vacation
The first time my partner and I took all our kids on a trip together, I was anxious. I worried if the kids would get along, if someone would feel left out, even if the whole thing would blow up halfway through day two. Spoiler: thankfully, it didn’t. But we did have...
Five Meaningful Father’s Day Ideas for Single Dads
Father’s Day can be stressful during divorce, especially when you're navigating it solo, but hopefully, you can see it as an opportunity to connect with and enjoy your kids. You don’t need big plans or expensive gifts to make the day special! What your kids will...
5 Steps to Stay Sane When Co-Parenting Styles Clash
Just because you're no longer with your ex doesn’t mean your differences in parenting disappear. If anything, they often get louder post-divorce. Maybe your ex lets the kids stay up late or isn’t big on routines, while you’re holding the line on bedtime and screen...
Summer is Almost Here…Is Your Coparenting Schedule Ready?
Summer brings longer days and looser routines which can be great, but when you have to deal with changing schedules, travel plans, and increased communications with your coparent, it can also be stressful. So how do you survive (and dare I say, enjoy) summer as...
The Power of Your People—How My Best Friend Helped Me Break Old Patterns After Divorce
When I got divorced after 20 years of marriage, it shook the foundation of how I saw myself. As I worked through the transition to being single (for the first time since I was 18!) and evaluated who I wanted to be, I realized I had developed communication habits and...
Introducing My New Divorce Support Community: A Space to Heal, Learn, and Connect
I’m thrilled to pull back the curtain on something I’ve been building quietly behind the scenes: my brand-new online divorce support community is here – and it's free to join for the next week! If you’re navigating the emotional rollercoaster of divorce, you already...
Mother’s Day in the Midst of Divorce: How to Take the High Road and Help Your Kids Celebrate Mom
Mother’s Day can be an emotionally loaded day even under the best of circumstances. Add in divorce, or fresh wounds from a recent split, and the day can feel especially complicated. Whether you’re the mom or the other parent trying to support your kids through the...
It’s Not About You (or Me…) 😩
Can you think of a recent situation where you were shocked by someone’s intense response to something? You might have thought, “Wow, I wonder what’s going on for them?” or, simply, “They are having a bad day!” If you were watching this scene unfold and it didn’t...
What’s the Number One Question I Get? (It Might Surprise You) 🧐
I originally wrote this article for Well+Good in 2023, and it’s still the question clients ask most. What’s your biggest divorce question? Does this one sound familiar? Send me your question here and I’ll do my best to answer it! 💝 As Seen in Well+Good, May...
The “Messy Middle” of Divorce: What’s Really Happening When It Feels Like Nothing Is
Let’s talk about that middle part of divorce – the part no one warns you about. Hopefully you’re past the emotional gut-punch of the initial split. You may be trying to sort out where to live, what to do with the bank accounts, and adjusting to this new normal. But...
Telling Loved Ones You’re Getting Divorced: Stay Positive, Intentional, and Focused on What Matters Most
Telling your family and friends you’re getting divorced is a daunting conversation. You might be worried about judgment, reactions, or having to explain the personal details of your decision. But here’s the truth: you get to set the tone. You have the power to shape...