By Lisa Brick Over the years it has become clear that there are powerful connections between marriage and divorce, hope, expectation, and intention. I come clean upfront. I am not a fan of hope or expectations. Many of our divorcing clients share a similar story; they hoped they could have reconciled with their spouse, their […]
Money and finances are an ever-present focus in adult life and a central and almost always thorny aspect of divorce. Conversations around money and finances are more likely than not a major stress for all involved, and a divisive mess. There is a way to begin CLEANING UP that mess, at least IN YOUR LIFE […]
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 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 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 Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one. ~Albert Einstein There are no facts, only interpretations. ~Friedrich Nietzsche When journeying through divorce most of us are in a mildly to highly contentious state with our soon-to-be-e (STBX). From a place filled with tension, fear and blame our view of reality […]
By Karen McMahon Our judgment is inextricably attached to our emotional pain. As our judgment of anything decreases we immediately find ourselves letting go and notice our peace increase. Like scales, the more pronounced our judgment, the less peace and joy we experience. Why talk about detachment and letting go of judgment at all? The […]
By Lisa Brick What happened to that couple so enthusiastic to join their lives together? How did it happen that there is so much anger, resentment, blame, and hurt that those aspirations are lying in tatters with all hope of redemption lost? While it may not feel like it, arriving at this juncture may be […]
Everyone going through divorce deals with upset and it manifests itself in different ways for each of us. You may be dealing with fear or intimidation, betrayal or insecurity, shame or disbelief, anxiety or confusion…the list is endless. What do you do when the fabric of your life feels like it is being torn to […]
Guest post from Annie O’Neill Will I ever love again? The short answer to this question is probably yes. However you have to adjust to your situation and work your way through the emotions of splitting up before you will be able to move on. The end of a relationship is always tough whether […]
