What a great question. The ability to trust is so often a casualty of divorce, at least for a while. I mean, after you’ve been betrayed in one way or another, it’s normal to become afraid to take chances with your heart. The deeper the betrayal, the harder it is to learn to trust. And, […]
For me one of the worse things about separation and divorce was feeling like I failed. Marriage means so much to me. Yet, I felt like I failed my marriage, failed my vows, failed myself, failed my family, and failed God. I felt lower than I had ever felt in my life. Do you find […]
Yesterday we had a bad storm and lost power. As the sun settled in the sky and the room darkened I realized just how very dependent on electricity I am. The pizza I had just prepared was quickly placed in the oven in the hopes that the oven would stay hot enough to cook it. […]
“I had just given birth to our first child,” says Roseanne. “I was still in the hospital when in walked my husband and said he wanted a divorce.” In an instant the darkness of divorce fell on Roseanne. Sometimes the end of a marriage comes like that. For others the darkness of divorce seeps in […]
Candy hearts, greeting cards, and advertisements…it’s hard to put on blinders to Valentine’s Day. From mid-January to mid-February reminders are everywhere. Love is in the air. When you’re separated or divorced Valentine’s Day can be hard to take. All the brouhaha about that special someone reminds you that you are alone. It can be tough. […]
Forget all those New Year’s resolutions that you’ll never keep. Save all your focus for the big one. You’re worth it you know. This resolution has huge pay-offs. It’s the heart of a better year so make it your priority. “What?” you say. Here it is… Resolve to keep divorce from killing your spirit this […]
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Divorce can be lonely. You may feel like no one really understands what you are going through. Worse yet, you may feel like nobody really cares. Even God may seem far away. It’s tough and the pain is so personal. The mere words of others can seem trite and shallow even when they are […]
Your chest literally hurts from the heartbreak. Your doctor can find no physical problem. But, inside you know it is likely the stress and strain of what has happened to your marriage. Your spouse is gone. There’s someone else and it’s clear there is no turning back. As much as you want to hate him/her, […]
Just because you’re dealing with divorce doesn’t mean Valentine’s Day has to be gloomy. Nope, it doesn’t. Yes, celebrations of love can remind you of your loss and it is important to process that loss. Yet, there are things you can do to make your Valentine’s Day happy. No, I’m not crazy. Here are 12 […]