My daughter, Mae, was seven months old when her father walked out the door. His whereabouts are unknown, although last I heard he was in Ireland. At age 28, I was terrified at the thought of reentering the dating scene. But eventually, I got over my heartbreak. When Mae … [Read more...]
Divorce Care: What does it say about divorce in the bible?
What, exactly, does it say about divorce in the Bible and when is it okay to call it quits with a broken heart and a clear conscience? The institution of marriage was inspired by God. This sacred covenant was intended to ensure that two people entering into a marriage were … [Read more...]
Divorce Care for angry christians: Demystifying your anger during divorce
Rejection hurts: It causes us to question our worth and to recognize (painfully) our need for love even as it challenges our convictions. In the vast majority of cases, going through a separation or divorce makes us feel, at least at times, “fit to be tied” – so enraged that we … [Read more...]
Charting your Divorce Course
If you or your husband recently initiated divorce, legal separation or annulment proceedings, it is time to determine the high-end goals and immediate priorities in your case. High end goals are essentially long term aspirations and may include, among many others, becoming … [Read more...]
Making the Holidays Happier for your Children during or after Divorce
Holidays can be stressful for the most perfect traditional families. So it isn't any surprise that tempers flare and custodial battles are sparked in the homes of divorcing and divorced couples at Christmas. That said, there are many tips and tricks that parents can use to avoid … [Read more...]
Guest post: Divorce and the holidays by Russell Collins, MFT and Laura Collins, JD
Despite what they say, the holidays are almost never the season of unmitigated jolliness. For almost all adults, in fact, holidays are seasoned with a goodly dose of sadness, nostalgia, and a yearning for the lost joys and innocence of holidays past. For families, in … [Read more...]