The thing about divorce is that there are ups and downs even after it's final. I'm actually going through a bit of a stressful time right now. I can't say much about it, but my appearance speaks for itself. It's showing on my face and in my body language. My eyes are puffy, my skin is breaking out … [Read more...]
My Son’s Teacher Has His Back… And Mine
It's often easy to underestimate how difficult a divorce can be on children even years later. My older son is still dealing with the trauma that came from his father and I divorcing. Sometimes, he has anxiety. It can be triggered by some incident or event and we start from square one, trying to … [Read more...]
Managing A Minefield: How To Talk To Kids About Divorce
My kids—like most—are full of questions, especially since the divorce. They keep me on my toes and sometimes, their inquisitions even knock me flat on my back. In the last week alone they have asked me the following: “Do you love Scott [my boyfriend] more than us?” “Will you treat D [his … [Read more...]