Author Archive for: renee
Entries by Renee Ettline
A Dozen Ways to Have a Great Valentine’s Day Despite Divorce
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 […]
10 Ways to Survive Valentine’s Day when You’re Divorced or Separated
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. […]
Separation, Divorce, and the Holidays (Free eBook!)
Just before Christmas several years ago I found out my first marriage was about to end. “Joy to the World” wasn’t exactly my first holiday sentiment. I was devastated. Frankly, I did not want to be around happy people. My grief was too profound. Yet in the end, the timing turned out to be a […]
Why am I Filing for a Divorce HE Wants?
This post is applicable for men and women. Men please substitute “she” for “he.” My spouse said he wanted a divorce and moved out. It’s been almost two years. I’ve prayed and pleaded but he won’t come back. He’s still living with the woman he left me for. This breaks my heart. To me marriage […]
On Being Single Again
So as a man thinks in his heart, so is he…” Proverbs 23:7 (NKJV) How do you feel about being single again? More than your feelings, what do you think about singleness after divorce? Does being single feel comfortable? Do you think you can be happy single? Do you think you need a love life […]
Can You Heal from Divorce?
Is healing from divorce possible? Some say no. I say yes. An article I recently read sure rattled me. From what I could tell, the purpose of the article was to encourage the reader not to consider divorce as a solution to marital problems. No problem there. I agree that commitment to working through difficult […]
Coping with Divorce and Gossip
It’s like this friend wants to wallow in my misery. I don’t need it. I’m trying to heal and move forward with my life. Do you know people like that? People who want to dwell on what a louse your ex is or probe you for juicy details you’d rather not share? Sometimes people ask […]
3 Ways You Can Sabotage Your Kids Because of Divorce
Do you find yourself spending a lot of money on your kids? More than before separation or divorce? I’m not talking about spending money on life’s essentials or the occasional treat. I’m talking about trying to ease the impact of divorce by buying stuff and even spending lavishly. If so, see if you can find […]