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Peaceful Parenting: 5 Tips to Stay Grounded When Styles Clash
Peaceful Parenting: 5 Tips to Stay Grounded When Styles Clash by Andra Davidson of Better than Before Divorce
Letter from the Editor: The Cruelest Month (That Isn't)
April Letter from the Editor
April has a reputation. T.S. Eliot called it the cruelest month — and if you're navigating divorce, you might be inclined to agree. But here's what I've come to think: April isn't cruel. It's just honest. And right now, honesty is exactly what you need.
Photo by Terrie Alfieri
Hey Olivia: April Placeholder
When you’re divorcing and staring at your bank app, it can feel like the floor is dropping out from under you. You’re not lazy, you’re not behind—you’re in survival mode, trying to keep everyone fed and the legal plates spinning.
Divorce 101: A Is for Alimony (and April)
April is when the financial reality of divorce starts to feel very real. So let's talk about alimony. It's not a punishment or a reward — it's a practical tool designed to address financial imbalance created during the marriage. Understanding it doesn't make you greedy or difficult. It makes you prepared. And preparation is one of the most powerful forms of self-care during divorce.
Jenny Says So: “What Happened?”
Divorce makes you a subject. Suddenly everyone wanted the story — neighbors, relatives, the well-meaning acquaintance sliding into your DMs. And every time someone asks, it's like being pulled back into the worst chapter and forced to summarize it in 30 seconds.
You're not obligated to satisfy curiosity in order to be "nice." Polite doesn't mean porous. You don't owe a recap of your pain to earn your place in the room.
Why Healing Can Feel Harder Than Leaving
Why Healing Can Feel Harder Than Leaving by Lisa Happ, Divorce Coach
Hey Olivia: Realistic Ways to Make Money Fast From Home While You’re Divorcing
When you’re divorcing and staring at your bank app, it can feel like the floor is dropping out from under you. You’re not lazy, you’re not behind—you’re in survival mode, trying to keep everyone fed and the legal plates spinning.
I Said I Was Getting A Divorce: How to Avoid What Happened Next
I Said I Was Getting A Divorce: How to Avoid What Happened Next by Erin Snow of Seacoast Listening Lounge
The Settlement Looked Fair Until Taxes Got Involved
The Settlement Looked Fair Until Taxes Got Involved by Donna Cates, CDFA
When Financial Confusion Is Not the Same as Financial Abuse
When Financial Confusion Is Not the Same as Financial Abuse by Donna Cates, CDFA
How To Avoid Common Financial Mistakes During Divorce
When Financial Confusion Is Not the Same as Financial Abuse by Donna Cates, CDFA by Donna Cates, CDFA
Jenny Says So: The Group Hang After the Breakup
Shared friend group post-divorce? You’re allowed to ask for a softer landing. It’s not rude to request some events without your ex—or at least a heads-up for smaller gatherings. Lead with clarity + generosity: you’re not demanding, you’re helping friends host thoughtfully. If they can’t accommodate, opt out guilt-free—with love and manners.
Divorce 101: M Is for Marital Assets (and March)
March has a way of waking us up—windows open, closets emptied, life quietly asking: what are we carrying forward? That’s why this month, in our Divorce 101 A to Z series, M is for Marital Assets. Marital assets are the things built during the marriage—sometimes obvious (the house, savings, retirement), sometimes surprising (stock options, points, miles)—and understanding them matters because you can’t protect or divide what you don’t even realize exists. This isn’t about being combative; it’s about getting clear, gathering what’s real, and making intentional choices as you step into what’s next.
Here’s How Working With a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® Can Help You with Melissa Pavone, CDFA®
In an insightful conversation, Melissa Pavone, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, explains how her expertise aids individuals navigating divorce. She highlights the importance of financial clarity and strategic decision-making, emphasizing long-term outcomes to empower clients. Collaborating with legal professionals, she facilitates informed decisions and reduces stress throughout the process.
5 Tips From a Divorce Professional with Lorraine Connell, Teen Confidence Coach Lorraine Connell
In an insightful interview, Lorraine Connell, a Teen Confidence Coach, emphasizes rebuilding self-assurance during divorce. She outlines five impactful strategies, urging parents to involve their children, confront emotions, communicate with schools, protect eldest siblings from added pressure, and model resilience, showcasing a fresh start through growth and connection.
Expert Feature Lisa Lisser, Divorce and Coparenting Coach
In a heartfelt discussion, Lisa Lisser, a Divorce and Coparenting Coach, shares her journey of transforming pain into purpose. She emphasizes the importance of emotional resilience, offering practical strategies for navigating divorce and co-parenting, helping clients reimagine their futures with hope and clarity.
I’m Divorced and a Divorce Professional—Here’s What I Learned with Kelli Sedwick-Drummond, Divorce Coach, Personal Growth & Empowerment Coach
In an insightful interview, Kelli Sedwick-Drummond, a Divorce Coach and Personal Growth Expert, shares her journey through divorce, emphasizing resilience, empowerment, and the importance of support. She encourages others to view divorce as a fresh start, transforming personal challenges into growth opportunities.
Letter from the Editor: Let’s Exhale Together
March Letter from the Editor
March is movement—quiet, real, and at your pace. Jenny reflects on Olivia’s steady courage through divorce: the tiny decisions, the kitchen-table math, the “next true step.” This issue offers a flashlight, not a push—clarity, language, and gentle momentum.
Photo by Terrie Alfieri
How to Survive a Divorce While the World Is Burning
So if you’re in that place right now—if your personal life is on fire while the wider world feels like it’s burning too—I see you. I wrote this for you, because there are still things you can do for the larger world, even when your own world is falling apart. It all begins in the smallest of moments: sitting on the floor to play, baking a cake, sending an email, drawing a boundary.