Divorce is About the Rest of Your Life
Four Phases of Divorce Recovery
Divorce is one of the most stressful life changes you can experience. When I went through my divorce, I felt as if I had been tied up, blindfolded and strapped into the front car of a run-away rollercoaster. It was terrifying! What made it so bad was that I didn’t know what to expect next …
The Power of Words
Bitterness, hateful words, and negative body language toward your ex may make yo feel good for the moment, but in actuality they can only eat you up inside and harm your children. Self control when communicating with your ex or about your ex can create a more peaceful relationship for you and your kids.
Disconnect Online
If signing on to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc. is making it difficult for you to emotionally let go of you of your ex; if you find yourself tempted to log in and follow the activities of your ex, perhaps you need to disconnect. To avoid the pain, stress and probably the sadness brought on by …
Calming Your Fears
When I got divorced, FEAR was my constant companion. I was afraid of almost everything and I spent a lot of time imagining catastrophes that could happen to me. Some of the catastrophes I vividly pictured were being trapped in my home by a tornado (that was the happy version – the worst version was just being obliterated …
Diagnosis: A Broken Heart
According to Deborah Serani, Psy.D. in her blog “Two Takes on Depression,” there is such a thing as Broken Heart Syndrome: It’s Real and It’s Rough. Dr. Serani shares, for many who’ve lost a loved one, suffered a break up or are on the brink of separation or divorce, learning about Broken Heart Syndrome can …
What About Sex…?
Going through a separation or divorce is always a traumatic experience. Even the easiest and friendliest divorce can cause feelings of regret, failure, and nostalgia. Experts have said that the longer you have been in a committed relationship, the longer it takes to heal if that relationship ends; it could take months or years; give …
Helping Dads Connect to Kids
Bohm Wildish: Divorce Advice – Mothers are typically known for being able to emotionally connect easier with their children. Whether that’s due to socialization or gender makeup is up for debate. Fathers sometimes struggle to connect with their children, and being a single parent or trying to parent without Mom there can make it even …
Perks of Single Parenting
California Divorce and Family Law Firm – Bohm Wildish: There are few things harder about post-divorce or post-separation life than single or co-parenting. But if your marriage was slightly dysfunctional and your parenting style wasn’t working in the relationship, you may actually find single parenting refreshing. Either way, there will be challenges to not having …
Casual Sex – Good Idea?
Everyone agrees that after a divorce or separation, each individual needs to heal. Even the easiest of divorces are never simple, and you may struggle with feelings of regret and nostalgia for months or years after you split from your spouse. The way that people should heal, however, if a much debated topic. Some people …
Co-Parenting: How to Be Successful
Ask any parent and he/she will tell you that parenting is the hardest job the world. It’s also the most rewarding job at times, but there is not doubt that it’s not easy. So you can imagine, or you know, how tough it can be if you’re not with your husband or wife anymore. A …
Postnups: Are They Worth It?
Bohm Wildish: California Postnuptial Agreements – Singing a prenup (prenuptial agreement) is fairly common practice that everyone is aware of. Many couples decide to sign a prenup to figure out financial issues that will save headaches and protect individuals in the case of a split. But what about a postnuptial agreement? Are you considering signing …
Sex After Divorce
Bohm Wildish: Divorce Advice – Here’s a taboo topic for women. You’ve been with the same man for five, ten, or thirty years and now you’re divorced. You’ll most likely start dating again. Depending on how quickly you want to take things, you’ll eventually start having sex again… most likely. You’ve only slept with one …
