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After the Dust Settles: The Quiet Part of Managing Peace Post High-Conflict Divorce
Ending a high-conflict divorce doesn't automatically end the conflict. Especially when kids are involved. This isn't about healing on a mountaintop — it's about the unglamorous, day-in-day-out work of protecting your peace when someone who once blew it up still has a standing appointment in your life. Here's where to start.
I’m Unmarried, Not Divorced (But Also Divorced)
I’m Unmarried, Not Divorced (But Also Divorced) by Monique Alexander, Life Coach
I’m Divorced and a Divorce Professional—Here’s What I Learned with Sandhya Gopal, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®)
In an insightful conversation, Sandhya Gopal, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), shares her journey of navigating divorce and the financial complexities that arise. She emphasizes the importance of financial clarity and emotional stability, highlighting strategies for making informed decisions post-divorce to foster personal growth and independence.
The Questions Women Ask Before They Say the Word Divorce
The Questions Women Ask Before They Say the Word Divorce by by Kristina St. Cyr of Kristina St. Cyr Coaching
Expert Feature Lyerly Spongberg, Certified Divorce Coach, Mediation Coach, Co-Parenting Specialist
In an insightful interview, Lyerly Spongberg, a Certified Divorce Coach, shares her expertise in navigating divorce challenges. She emphasizes proactive strategies for emotional clarity and co-parenting, highlighting the importance of support for individuals facing such life transitions. Keywords: divorce, coaching, mediation, co-parenting, support.
I’m Divorced and a Divorce Professional—Here’s What I Learned with Valerie Jones, Life Coach, Author, Podcaster & Speaker
In an inspiring conversation, Valerie Jones, a Divorce Professional and Life Coach, discusses the transformative journey through her own divorce. She emphasizes self-advocacy, personal growth, and the power of making empowered choices after significant life changes, encouraging others to embrace their true selves.
Fortune Teller
We made you a fortune teller because we can pretend it’s middle school again but leave all the bad parts in the past.
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: Am I Allowed to Ask for Help Starting Over?
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: M Is for Mediation (and May)
May is a month of growth and possibility. It’s when things begin to open, stretch, and soften after a long winter. That makes it a fitting time to talk about one of the most effective—and often misunderstood—paths through divorce: mediation.
Jenny Says So: I’m not okay, but I’m also not up for sharing
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.