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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.
August is a Doorway
August Letter from the Editor
August gets no credit for being a season in its own right โ but for anyone divorced or divorcing, it's the perfect metaphor for the liminal doorway between the decision and the new life on the other side. This issue's letter is your permission slip to stand in that threshold a little longer, because portals only open when they're ready.
Photo by Terrie Alifieri
5 Tips From a Divorce Professional with Donna Cates, Certified Divorce Financial Analystยฎ
In an enlightening interview, Donna Cates, a Certified Divorce Financial Analystยฎ, 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 โ 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 โ legal evidence, not an informal explanation โ 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 โ under the watchful eyes of other parents โ 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
10 Reasons Why High-Performing Women Struggle in Relationships
10 Reasons Why High-Performing Women Struggle in Relationships by Ksenia Muench, Divorce Coach
Living Together During Divorce: The Strange Space Between What Was and Whatโs Next
Living Together During Divorce: The Strange Space Between What Was and Whatโs Next by Lisa Lisser of LZL Coaching
Divorce Season Isnโt a Season Anymore
For years, January was branded the month people left their marriages. The internet didn't argue with that idea. It just made it irrelevant.
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
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
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 โ 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.
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 โNakedโ Mediation (And How to Guarantee a Court-Free Divorce)
The Hidden Risks of โNakedโ Mediation (And How to Guarantee a Court-Free Divorce) by Amanda Mason of SOLAGREEยฎ
Another Year, Unasked
July Letter from the Editor
Marriage equality was a landmark โ but equality in dissolution hasn't caught up. In this issue's editor's letter, Jenny Dreizen calls out the legal gaps, professional blind spots, and lack of affirming support that LGBTQ+ individuals still face when a marriage ends. Finding the right attorney or therapist shouldn't be a second battle. Divorce doesn't look one way โ neither does starting over."
Photo by Rachel Koudellou
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.
Why September Feels Like a New Year When You're Considering Divorce (and Why We're Talking About This in June)
Why September Feels Like a New Year When You're Considering Divorce (and Why We're Talking About This in June) by by Kristina St. Cyr of Kristina St. Cyr Coaching
Artisan Leatherwork With a Mission: Beya Design Is Here for Women
Artisan Leatherwork With a Mission: Beya Design Is Here for Women by Chavisa Horemans, MES, CDC, CTRC of The Mother Corp - Trauma-Informed Coach & Consultant