Self Acceptance

I’m a member of BlogHer’s Live Well panel and this past week I was asked to respond to the questions: “How do you practice self-acceptance and find unconditional love for yourself? How does practicing love first help you attract more love and happiness in your life?” Up until a few months ago I would have…

Valentine’s Day After Divorce

Valentine’s Day is approaching and while others may be excitedly shopping for the perfect gift for their loved one, it’s a festival that can throw any newly-separated or divorced person into a panic attack. The anxiety isn’t limited just to yourself but your children too. Certainly, when my kids were in elementary school, Valentine’s Day…

Blogging Bling

Surprise gifts always bring a smile to my face and blogger Nancy Wurtzel from Dating Dementia made me smile by bestowing a Versatile Blogger Award. Thank you, Nancy! I met Nancy at the BlogHer Writers Conference I went to in October. We were both mic wranglers and hit it off the moment we met. You’ll…

Happy New Year

Happy New Year to you all! I’m not making any resolutions but I do have one wish and it involves you. Each week I get emails from readers looking for guidance on a particular topic or aspect of their divorce. I do always respond and I share my perspective but I think it would be…

Happy Christmas!

I wanted to write a short post to wish you all the very best as I celebrate Christmas with my family. Yes, Christmas is different since I got divorced but each year my ex and I have been able to work it so we each get to have a celebration with our children. I think…