Category: Life After Divorce
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Divorcing a Narcissist is a Neverending Nightmare!
If you follow the blog here on our mid-Michigan divorce website, then you’ve probably read several articles already on narcissism, and how incredibly destructive it is to both a marriage, and the divorce process. But what many people don’t realize is that just because you’re planning to divorce your narcissistic spouse, doesn’t mean there’s light…
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After Your Divorce, Remember to Deal With Your Health Insurance!
As if there isn’t already enough on your plate during a divorce! On top of the stress and emotional strain, you have an endless list of things that need to be done. Like the piles of papers you need to sort through to find that one document for your attorney. Or setting up new bank…
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Should Your New Partner Discipline Your Children? (Pt 1)
This is a highly contested subject – the issue of whether or not a parent’s new partner has any right to discipline their children. And not to confuse the subject anymore, but the truth is that there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. There are a number of factors that come into play here, and have an influence…
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How Soon After a Divorce Can I Start Dating Again if I Have Kids? (Pt 2)
Welcome back and thanks for joining us for this conversation on dating after divorce. We’re hoping to provide some insight based on our experiences working with countless Michigan parents over the years, as they navigate their divorces, and also the wisdom of mental health experts we’ve talked to. As we mentioned in the previous article,…
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How Soon After a Divorce Can I Start Dating Again if I Have Kids? (Pt 1)
People tend to have strong views on how long it’s “proper” to wait after a divorce before starting a new relationship or even entering the dating game. And when you have kids, that can get even more complicated. The truth is, there is no hard and fast answer for when it’s acceptable to get your…
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Why Your Narcissistic Ex Will Try to Ruin The Holidays! (Pt 1)
It isn’t a question of whether or not your narcissistic ex will try to ruin the holidays – you already know them well enough to know that’s a given. Of course, they’ll try to wreck the holidays! That’s just the kind of person they are. But what might have you scratching your head (or maybe…
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How to Move on After Your Divorce (Pt 2)
Welcome back. In this two-part series we’ve been looking at what you can do to ensure that after your divorce is over, you get the healthy and fulfilling future you’re dreaming of. But as we pointed out in the previous article, divorce is a very tough time, and no one walks away unscathed. You might…
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How to Move on After Your Divorce (Pt 1)
Divorce is tough. The events that lead up to it are often emotionally exhausting. The process is usually long and drawn out and full of conflict. And for many people, what comes after is rarely as sunny as you’d hoped. But it doesn’t have to be like that. You can walk away from your divorce…
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Recovering After a Toxic Marriage? Keep These Tips in Mind (Pt 2)
Hey there, thanks for coming back and hanging out with us for this discussion on recovering after a toxic marriage. Whether you’re in the middle of a difficult divorce or the relationship ended years ago and you’re still trying to find your feet, we understand this can be a challenging time. As we mentioned in…
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Recovering After a Toxic Marriage? Keep These Tips in Mind (Pt 1)
Toxic relationships take a toll on every part of you. Your heart, mind, body and soul are all likely to be suffering in the wake of that abuse, and you need time to heal. But how? What can you do to help yourself move past this period of personal tragedy, and overcome the damage done…