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Build Your Perfect Saturday
There's a reason the perfect-Saturday trick works better than the standard birthday advice. A Saturday doesn't ask you to perform. It has no agenda built into it, no candles, no one waiting to see whether you look happy enough. It's just a day that's yours to shape — which is exactly what a birthday is supposed to be and almost never feels like, especially in the middle of a fresh start. So instead of trying to engineer a Capital-B Birthday, you build the most unremarkable, deeply satisfying Saturday you can imagine, and then you go live in it. Maybe that's a long walk and a good coffee and absolutely no plans. Maybe it's a houseful of people and something cooking all afternoon. There's no right version, and that's the point: you're not measuring up to anything. You're just designing one good day, on purpose, around what actually makes you feel like yourself. The worksheet below is here to help you find out what that is.
Can I Afford Therapy? A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Insurance and Out-of-Network
Can I Afford Therapy? A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Insurance and Out-of-Network by Carrie Mead of Carrie Mead, LCPC
The Hidden Risks of “Naked” Mediation (And How to Guarantee a Court-Free Divorce)
The Hidden Risks of “Naked” Mediation (And How to Guarantee a Court-Free Divorce) by Amanda Mason of SOLAGREE®
Expert Feature Anna Howerton, Relationship Coach
In an engaging interview, Anna Howerton, a dedicated Relationship Coach, shares her journey in helping individuals navigate the challenging phases of divorce and relationships. Her insights emphasize the importance of clarity, empowerment, and personal growth, making her approach both relatable and impactful in guiding clients toward their fresh starts.
Expert Feature Ron Platt, National Association for Single and Divorced Families
In an insightful conversation, Ron Platt, of National Association for Single and Divorced Families, reveals the significance of support systems during life transitions such as divorce. He emphasizes integrating advocacy and financial security, highlighting how NASDF uniquely equips clients with essential resources to facilitate smoother transitions and enhance their well-being.
A Gray Rainbow Divorce: Coming Out and Divorcing Midlife
At 49, after twenty-nine years married, Kristen made a decision that changed everything — and finally let her become herself.
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: J Is for Judgment (and July)
Your July cheat sheet for understanding what a divorce judgment actually means — minus the legalese, plus the emotional reality nobody warns you about.
Jenny Says So: “But Divorce Is So Hard on the Kids…”
You don't owe strangers your justification. You can be compassionate without accepting shame — and protect your kids without performing your pain for the public.
Why We Stay When We Know We Should Leave
Why We Stay When We Know We Should Leave by Tina Huggins, Your Divorce Coach Specialist
Here’s How Working With a Career Transition Specialist Can Help You with Rachel Spekman
In an insightful interview, Rachel Spekman, a Career Transition Specialist, discusses her role in guiding clients through the divorce process. She emphasizes the importance of addressing both emotional and professional challenges to help individuals rebuild their identity and achieve fulfilling careers post-divorce.
Navigating the Divorce Process: How Coaching Helps Individuals Stay Grounded, Organized, and Empowered During One of Life’s Hardest Transitions
Navigating the Divorce Process: How Coaching Helps Individuals Stay Grounded, Organized, and Empowered During One of Life’s Hardest Transitions by Hope Firsel, Divorce Coach
Rebuilding After Divorce: How Coaching Helps Individuals Heal, Reclaim Themselves, and Create a Meaningful New Chapter
Rebuilding After Divorce: How Coaching Helps Individuals Heal, Reclaim Themselves, and Create a Meaningful New Chapter by Hope Firsel, Divorce Coach
When Divorce Is a Thought You Can’t Ignore: How Coaching Helps Men and Women Navigate One of Life’s Most Difficult Decisions
When Divorce Is a Thought You Can’t Ignore: How Coaching Helps Men and Women Navigate One of Life’s Most Difficult Decisions by Hope Firsel, Divorce Coach
You Were Never Supposed to Do This Alone
You Were Never Supposed to Do This Alone by Taylor Beck of Revive & Rise Coaching
Broke By Design - The financial abuse doesn't end when the papers are signed.
Broke By Design - The financial abuse doesn't end when the papers are signed by Ksenia Muench, Divorce Coach
Befriending the Monster of Change
Befriending the Monster of Change of Joy Read of National Association for Single and Divorced Families (NASDF.org)
Can a Shattered Heart Lead to Your Greatest Love Story?
Can a Shattered Heart Lead to Your Greatest Love Story? by Robyn Vogel of Come Back to Love
Hey Olivia: What Actually Happens to Family Heirlooms When You Get Divorced?
A reader wants to know how divorce handles the things that matter most — and discovers this is one of the most emotionally complicated questions nobody prepares you for.