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November in the Divorce Happens Community
This November, the Divorce Happens Community is digging into "Who Showed Up," a theme about the friendships that surprised us, the ones that quietly disappeared, and everything in between.
Hey Olivia: How do I explain my divorce to my kids without affecting how they feel about their dad?
A reader wonders how to communicate her divorce to her kids without her explanation affecting how they see their dad.
You Survived the Divorce. Now Comes the Part No One Talks About.
You Survived the Divorce. Now Comes the Part No One Talks About by Joanna Green
Jenny Says So: Weddings After Divorce
A newly divorced reader writes in anxious about attending a wedding where her ex will also be a guest — unsure about dating logistics, seating, whether to alert the couple, and how to act if she crosses paths with her ex, all while trying not to make the couple's day about her situation.
Divorce 101: O Is for Orders (and October)
October is a month of structure. Routines settle, schedules solidify, and life begins to operate with more predictability after the flux of summer and early fall. In divorce, that same need for structure is often met through orders—the legally binding instructions that bring stability while everything else is still being sorted out.
Podcast Spotlight: Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection)
Podcast Spotlight: Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection) | Hosted by Gila Z Reckess, PhD
Hey Olivia: A Coworker Just Told Me She's Getting Divorced. What Do I Say?
A reader wants to respond with compassion — and asks how to show up for someone she doesn't know very well.
Divorce 101: S Is for Separation (and September)
Framed around September's return to routine, this piece unpacks "separation" as far more than an informal in-between — a transition that can carry real legal and financial consequences (from property division dates to support calculations) while also marking the emotionally hardest phase of divorce.
Jenny Says So: The Group Chat After the Breakup
A reader still sharing a long-standing friend group chat with her ex asks how to protect her peace without abandoning her community or forcing friends to pick sides. Jenny reassures her that boundaries aren't drama and offers three graceful options — quietly muting, starting a parallel thread, or asking a trusted friend to help set up a clean separation.
Expert Feature Meredith Beardmore, Therapist
In an insightful interview, Meredith Beardmore, a licensed Therapist, shares her journey in supporting clients transitioning through divorce, emphasizing clarity and empowerment. Her unique approach blends personal experience with professional insight, illustrating the importance of reclaiming agency in life's most challenging moments. Discover more about her impactful work.
Expert Feature Julie Jenkins, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
In an insightful interview, Julie Jenkins, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, discusses how she supports women navigating financial complexities during divorce. She emphasizes clarity, strategy, and confidence, ensuring clients make informed decisions for a sustainable future. Her unique approach combines empathy and expertise, helping women regain control over their financial lives.
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Book Spotlight: Faithfully Dissident Daughters by Chelsea Kim Long
Book Spotlight: Faithfully Dissident Daughters by Chelsea Kim Long
Decorate Your Door
A door is a threshold, not a destination. Remember covering yours in stickers before you knew what waited on the other side? Reconnect with her for a minute. Pick a room, add a few stickers, and save your door when it's yours again.
5 Tips From a Divorce Professional with Donna Cates, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®
In an enlightening interview, Donna Cates, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, emphasizes the importance of financial clarity during divorce. She shares five essential tips to help individuals navigate their financial future confidently, focusing on asset management, credit protection, and the value of a supportive professional team.
Expert Feature Amy Slate, The Break Up Broker
In an insightful interview, Amy Slate, a dedicated Real Estate Consultant, discusses her journey to becoming The Breakup Broker, empowering clients during challenging transitions. She highlights the importance of personalized support and strategic planning, emphasizing her commitment to guiding individuals through real estate decisions in divorce with empathy and expertise.
Hey Olivia: I Thought I'd Feel Relieved. Instead I've Been Crying for Days.
A reader wonders why signing the divorce papers broke her open — and asks the question so many of us are afraid to ask out loud.
Divorce 101: A Is for Affidavit (and August)
An affidavit is a written statement made under oath — legal evidence, not an informal explanation — and in divorce it appears everywhere: financial affidavits detailing income and assets, parenting affidavits describing routines, and sworn statements supporting motions on custody, support, or safety.
Jenny Says So: The New Partner at Kid Events
A parent asks how to handle the ex's new partner suddenly appearing at school concerts, soccer games, and kid birthday parties — under the watchful eyes of other parents — without looking bitter or pretending to be a happy blended family. Jenny's rule is "neutral grace": be civil, brief, and kid-centered with a simple script and an exit strategy, then let yourself feel it all afterward.
Podcast Spotlight: Uncoupled & Unfiltered
Podcast Spotlight: Uncoupled & Unfiltered | Hosted by Ksenia Muench