divorce

After coming through the initial shock and grief, I discovered an intoxicating sense of freedom.

How I Managed to Survive & Thrive After My Husband Left

Remember, nothing — no thought or situation — is permanent. Although it may be near impossible for you believe right now, this life will one day be your new normal.

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You're not alone after a divorce, your support life is just going through upgrades.

5 Ways To Find Support If You Are Newly Single 

There are so many emotions that come with divorce: excitement, dread, a sense of loss. Someone newly single can easily feel overwhelmed, scared, relieved, and the list goes on and on. It's overwhelming just to consider the emotions, let alone deal with them! So where do you go to find help and support?

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Own your part of it. It takes two to tango.

Essential Requirements To Maintain Emotional Maturity In Divorce

It is not unreasonable to expect a certain level of emotional maturity, from both parties before, during and after divorce.

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 It becomes a nasty mess because the people involved choose to let it become nastier than a divorce typically already is.

The Crazy Ex Competition: My Ex Is Crazier Than Your Ex!

What is it about this “crazy ex” phenomenon? Are that many people really plagued by vindictive trouble makers and stalkers who were once their partners and lovers? Is having a crazy ex some sort of status symbol like owning the new iPhone 7? Is it possible to divorce without also having a “crazy ex?"

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I lost count of the number of times Mom and Joe tried to file for divorce. Image: Thinkstock.

My Parents Never Got Divorced — But I Wish They Had

Although divorce would’ve been the right thing for Mom and Joe, they still used it as a weapon against each other. I was often caught up in the crossfire. Sometimes, I worry that Ryan is going to come home from work, drop his bag at the door, and drop an “I want a divorce” bomb on me.

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Is being a single mom hard? SHUT UP.

5 Things NOT To Say To A Single Mom

2. I have a really cute friend I can set you up with. I am single by choice. No thanks!

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How To Stop Obsessing And Start Living When It Is Finally Over

When a marriage finally ends and both husband and wife have signed divorce papers on the dotted line, something counter-intuitive happens.

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Just scream. Let it out. It feels really fucking good!

10 Things I Did To Recover From My Divorce

Want to go on a carbs and wine tour of Italy? Break out the leggings and go for it. This time is yours.

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