By Karen McMahon How do we accept circumstances that have turned our world upside down, ended our dreams, left us living a life we did not plan on and DO NOT want? Finances are tighter, alone is lonelier; fear is more overwhelming, finding joy seems impossible. How do we wake up every day and live a […]
By Karen McMahon Accepting how people show up in our relationships One of the most liberating action steps that we can take in ALL our relationships is to accept others as they are. It is the first step to living in peace with our ex, teenagers, mother, etc. EVEN if that person is hurtful, […]
By Lisa Brick There are almost always signs of deceit that announce that those around us are less than honest, trustworthy, or caring in a way that is healthy for all involved. Knowing what the signs of deceit are can help you to avoid the fires of trust betrayed that burn so deeply and cause so […]
By Lisa Brick A major issue around divorce is trust, particularly trust betrayed and the question of “How can I ever trust again?” Let’s examine what we commonly refer to as “trust” and explore, given what we consider trust is, if it is wiser to ‘fogetaboutit’, at least as we’ve been practicing it, and begin trusting […]
By Karen McMahon Feeling ashamed about the dissolution of your marriage? Are you looking at yourself as a failure and fearing others are doing so as well? There’s another perspective awaiting you… Most of us are paralyzed by failure. We were given a toxic message about failing, that failing is bad and wrong. We […]
So often clients ask how to go about hiring an attorney that will help them navigate their divorce so that the experience is as dignified and positive as it can be. My friend and colleague Andrea and her assistant Ellie do a beautiful job of outlining some of the key elements you want to keep […]
By Karen McMahon When our marriage falls apart we understandably find ourselves filled with fear and anger. Learning how to grieve and to grieve well is one of the many challenges we face. According to Tad Blackburn, a Family and Marriage pastor, we have three primary emotions, fear, anger and love. When we lose something […]
By Karen McMahon Where will your thoughts take you this week? Spring, when the world comes alive again, is the perfect time to put some energy into you! Your marriage is over, your partner is gone or about to be, if you have children they may or may not be with you. So, what will […]
This guest blog post by Sherri Donovan, Esq does a superb job in explaining the role and benefits of working with a parenting coordinator to ensure that the best interest of your children are met after the divorce settlement is signed. After the legal battle is over and you begin to settle into co-parenting with […]
By Karen McMahon It wasn’t supposed to be this way! How do you find your way toward acceptance? When a marriage crumbles, no one rejoices. The dream of happily ever after dies with struggle on the part of both husband and wife. One might fight hard, another might shut down, or avoid and seek comfort […]
