Soberlink: Providing Safety When Mom or Dad Abuses Alcohol
Is Your Child Safe During Parenting Time with Your Ex? When alcohol abuse is present, the thought of kids spending time alone with the parent who drinks can feel scary….
Carb Loading and Other Hacks to Survive the Holidays During Divorce
We’re about to head into the season where, according to Instagram, every family is wearing matching pajamas, holding hands, singing in 6-part harmony and making Pinterest-worthy cookies. It kind of…
Think You Can’t Afford to Leave? The Stay-at-Home Mom’s Guide to Divorce
Financial dependence, heavy debt, looming tax bills, or simply not knowing the facts … there are many factors that might be making you feel economically trapped in a toxic relationship….
The “Ugh, Everybody’s Home” COVID-19 Survival Guide
How are you holding up? Are some people in your household giving you this look? Is it starting to feel like you’re living in a colony of feral cats? Hang…
Attachment Style: Are Mom and Dad Still Wrecking Your Relationships?
These days all the experts are talking about attachment style and they all seem to agree. Even if you had a relatively uneventful and happy childhood, you probably still emerged…
Married to a Cheater? Lessons from a Divorce Coach
If you find yourself married to a cheater, you know how much betrayal hurts. But so may the idea of giving up on your marriage. Discovering your spouse’s porn habit,…
The #1 Divorce Fear That Keeps Women Stuck
Money. Not enough money. I’ll just go ahead and say it right upfront. The number one divorce fear that keeps women tethered to unhealthy, unhappy relationships is being afraid they…
Why Being a People-Pleasing Doormat Won’t Save Your Relationship
Trying to please your partner will make your relationship better. It seems like solid logic. And if things aren’t going well, then don’t rock the boat, make them unhappy, or…
Spousal Support: It’s Complicated
If you’ve been a stay-at-home parent or the lower earner in your marriage, then you may be counting on spousal support (maintenance or alimony) to provide for a portion of…
Why Are Hard Decisions So Hard?
A day is made up of hundreds of small decisions. What to wear, buy, eat, watch, or say. Burger or salad? NetFlix or Hulu? Sneakers or sandals? For some people,…