Ahh, sometimes I miss my smug married life. I’d been married for 11 years, to the person I thought was my very best friend. We had similar interests, we laughed together, worked as a team, and had grand plans for our mutual futures. I could never understand how people were sideswiped by divorce … [Read more...]
Now That I’m Getting Re-Married, Will I Still Write About Divorce?
I’ve spent the greater part of four years writing about divorce. It was top of mind 100 percent of the time. I felt that if I shared my experiences, others would be comforted by my pain and heartache. I wrote about my kids’ emotions after the divorce. I wrote about our efforts at co-parenting. I … [Read more...]
How A Pot Of Chili Is Helping Me Move On
I do all sorts of things I didn't use to have to do: I build chairs. I play baseball. I change furnace filters. But once in a while, it's nice when someone does something for you. The other day, I was having some women over for dinner. We are all working on our MFA together so we scheduled a … [Read more...]
“You’re Not My Mom”: Handling My First Bump In The Stepmom-Road
Since day one, my relationship with my stepchildren has been pretty harmonious. Some would say, abnormally so. When my husband introduced me to his kids, when we made the decision to move in together, when we got married, and even when we had a baby of our own, we didn’t experience any of the … [Read more...]
How To Help Your Kids Cope With Divorce
I wouldn’t expect that my kids would still be grieving my divorce, three years after the fact, but it seems like on any given day, they experience any of the following feelings: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. According to the experts, none of this is a surprise. “It’s … [Read more...]
I Found Love After Divorce… On A Blind Date!
This week marks my three-year anniversary with my boyfriend. It's hard to believe. When we met on a blind date, I never thought that this blind date might turn into something more. In fact, I was thinking the opposite: that I should take my time, play the field, not commit so soon after my … [Read more...]
The Day My Son Set His Own Parent Trap
Every time my son Josh, 5, is with his dad, he cries for me. "I want Mommy," he will tell his dad. Then he'll call me in tears and I'll feel sad for him. When he's with me, he'll cry for his dad and call his dad in tears. It most often happens when he's tired, or doesn't like the rules of … [Read more...]
The Truth About “How To Be Single”
How to be Single, starring Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson and Leslie Mann, was released on February 12, and I finally got around to seeing it a couple weeks ago. Before I was married, I was single and after my divorce I had to wade through the difficulties of being single yet again. Luckily for me, I … [Read more...]
Divide And Conquer During March Break
Dividing the holidays when you're divorced can be tricky. Often, the arrangements will be laid out in your separation agreement, the document that outlines the tenants of your divorce. Some divorcing couples will divide the holidays in half, or agree to alternate every other year. My ex and I … [Read more...]
Surviving My Son’s Birthday Celebrations After Divorce
We recently celebrated my son's seventh birthday. I usually get really emotional around their birthdays. I always have. I get overwhelmed at how much they've accomplished, how big they've grown, how wonderful they are turning out to be. But this year, there was no time for tears. When my ex came … [Read more...]
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