Fresh Starts Registry 9/8/26 Fresh Starts Registry 9/8/26

I Survived the Divorce. Why Don’t I Feel Better?

I Survived the Divorce. Why Don’t I Feel Better? by Leah Marie Mazur of Mindfully Ready, Divorce Recovery Coach for Women

Genevieve Dreizen 9/1/26 Genevieve Dreizen 9/1/26

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.

Genevieve Dreizen 9/1/26 Genevieve Dreizen 9/1/26

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.

Genevieve Dreizen 9/1/26 Genevieve Dreizen 9/1/26

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.

Genevieve Dreizen 9/1/26 Genevieve Dreizen 9/1/26

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.

Genevieve Dreizen 9/1/26 Genevieve Dreizen 9/1/26

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.

Genevieve Dreizen 8/18/26 Genevieve Dreizen 8/18/26

We’d love to introduce you to the Divorce Happens Community!

The Divorce Happens Community is a totally free, year-long space we built for anyone navigating divorce and we’d love to tell you more about it!

Fresh Starts Registry 8/5/26 Fresh Starts Registry 8/5/26

Will My Kids Be Okay?: The First 90 Days of a Divorce Shape Everything & How to Make them Count

Will My Kids Be Okay?: The First 90 Days of a Divorce Shape Everything & How to Make them Count by Kate Alcamo of The Co-Parent Collective

Genevieve Dreizen 7/17/26 Genevieve Dreizen 7/17/26

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.

Genevieve Dreizen 7/14/26 Genevieve Dreizen 7/14/26

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.

Genevieve Dreizen 7/14/26 Genevieve Dreizen 7/14/26

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.

Genevieve Dreizen 7/2/26 Genevieve Dreizen 7/2/26

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.

Genevieve Dreizen 7/2/26 Genevieve Dreizen 7/2/26

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.

Genevieve Dreizen 7/2/26 Genevieve Dreizen 7/2/26

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.

Fresh Starts Registry 6/25/26 Fresh Starts Registry 6/25/26

Living Together During Divorce: The Strange Space Between What Was and What’s Next

Living Together During Divorce: The Strange Space Between What Was and What’s Next by Lisa Lisser of LZL Coaching

Fresh Starts Registry 6/16/26 Fresh Starts Registry 6/16/26

5 Small Ways to Start Trusting Yourself Again After Divorce

5 Small Ways to Start Trusting Yourself Again After Divorce by Leah Marie Mazur of Mindfully Ready, Divorce Recovery Coach for Women

Fresh Starts Registry 6/15/26 Fresh Starts Registry 6/15/26

The College Conversation Divorcing Parents Can't Afford to Avoid

The College Conversation Divorcing Parents Can't Afford to Avoid by Vicki Vollweiler of College Financial Prep, Divorce & College Planning Expert

Genevieve Dreizen 6/12/26 Genevieve Dreizen 6/12/26

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. 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.