Many people going through a divorce will say, "My dog is anxious. Do you think he/she knows I'm getting divorced?" Here is my answer. Dogs have no idea what divorce is, but they do know when you are anxious, tense, angry or worried. The most u...
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Loneliness and Substance Abuse and How it Can Affect Co-Parenting
Navigating the choppy waters of co-parenting is challenging under the best circumstances. But when coupled with feelings of loneliness, the pressures can magnify, increasing the risk of substance abuse and addiction. This delicate dynamic of loneline...
When Your Ex Gets Married Quickly: Feelings It Can Cause
What do you do when you get divorced, and when your ex gets married quickly? That's what happened to this reader: My husband fell in love with another woman. He even said that if he had a plate of food I was only 1 of the items while she was the...
One Area of Self Care is Wealth Care
We all have routines in our lives. Some are daily habits of self care, like taking care of our skin or exercising, while others occur less frequently but still play a regular role, such as doctor appointments or therapy sessions. These self care rout...
4 Tips to Improving Co-Parenting Communication
During a separation or after a divorce, it can be hard for former partners to maintain any kind of relationship. Yet in situations where children are involved, parenting does not end even if the relationship does. Therefore, working to build and main...
