When most people think of PTSD sufferers, they think of soldiers returning from a war zone, rape victims, and other assault survivors. Perhaps even victims of highly traumatic encounters, like school shootings or terrorist attacks. While all of those examples are entirely valid, the truth is that you don’t have to survive something on par […]

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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, […]
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 […]
Tips For Surviving Your First Christmas After The Divorce. (Pt 2)
Christmas can feel very strange, and a little sad, in the wake of a divorce. But it doesn’t have to be all bad. You can still enjoy the holidays, regardless of the changes. Welcome back and thanks for joining us. The subject of divorce and how it affects the holidays can be a painful one, […]
Tips For Surviving Your First Christmas After The Divorce. (Pt 1)
Christmas can feel very strange, and a little sad, in the wake of a divorce. But it doesn’t have to be all bad. You can still enjoy the holidays, regardless of the changes. Divorce changes everything, including the holidays. For some people, those changes are a welcome breath of fresh air. But for others, it […]
Attending a Loved Ones’ Wedding During Your Own Divorce.
Being happy at someone else’s wedding when your own marriage is crumbling around you can be very hard, but you may not be able to avoid the event. You know the saying: Life goes on. Which is so true, but often so hard to internalize during times of great change and upheaval. We all know […]
Why You Should Make New Friends After Your Divorce. (Pt 2)
Friends are very important for getting through rough times, but also for breathing new life into your future! Welcome back – we’ve been talking about the importance of making new friendships after your divorce. As we mentioned in the previous article, you’re going to lose a few friends during your divorce process, so you’ll be […]
Why You Should Make New Friends After Your Divorce. (Pt 1)
Having friends to lean on during rough times, and to celebrate with during the good times, makes all the difference! Divorce is a classic example of shedding the old life to start a new one. For many people, the process is painful and frightening and emotionally exhausting (which is entirely understandable) but provides new opportunities […]
How to Move on After Your Divorce (Pt 2)
You have a lot of control over what your life will be like after your divorce, so start making thoughtful choices for your future… 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 […]
New Post-Divorce Holiday Traditions For You and Your Family
This time of year can be challenging for families after a divorce, but there are loads of ways to make the holidays special again! One of the greatest challenges that parents and families face after a divorce is reclaiming their holidays. Nothing feels the same, especially that first Christmas after the split, which can make […]