We all do it. We talk to ourselves. Maybe not out loud but we have a continuous conversation with ourselves through our thoughts. I’m not talking about what to have for dinner or what movie to see. I’m talking about the thoughts that color how we see the world and ourselves–our beliefs about God, our […]
The title of the old song, Gimme Some Lovin’ seems to fit the feeling that often comes during separation and divorce. Emptiness, loneliness, and a haunting question about whether or not we are still loveable can give us the strong urge to find love. Those feelings represent what I call the “Empty Love Pot.” If […]
Anna speaks quietly in the Peace after Divorce group at her church… My son doesn’t speak to me since we separated. He lives in my house but doesn’t want anything to do with me. Can you relate? Are you facing the agony of being rejected by your child on top of the grief of divorce? […]
How can I keep my ex’s girlfriend away from my child? My ex is already dating and wants to introduce our child to this new woman. I don’t want that person to have anything to do with my child,” says Katie. It’s a question I often hear…Can I keep my ex’s girlfriend away from my […]
Life seemed like a scary fog when I was going through divorce. There were too many unknowns, too much upheaval. Divorce was energy draining and scary for sure. What if I can’t handle everything on my own? What if I run out of money? What if the children suffer? Or, what if I never get to […]