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The 10 Guidelines for Navigating Divorce from a Child’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: July 31, 2016 Originally Published: April 30, 2015 In a heartfelt response, 16-year-old Jamie Thompson, who experienced her parents’ divorce at age four, shares her insights on how to mitigate the emotional toll of divorce on children. Here are her ten essential guidelines: Avoid Fighting in Our Presence While it’s understandable…
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Navigating the Dating World After Divorce: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant Fast The question inevitably arises. “What’s it like,” my married friends often inquire, “to jump back into the dating scene after so many years of matrimony?” I strive for an honest response because, deep down, they’re not looking for a simple “It’s great” or “It’s tough.” Their curiosity often stems from a place…
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Navigating Father’s Day When Your Dad is Gone and You’re Facing Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast Father’s Day can be a challenging time, especially when you’ve lost your father and are also navigating a divorce. My father passed away in 2008, and my marriage unraveled in 2013. For those of us who have experienced these intertwined losses, it’s clear that one absence can magnify the other, leaving a…
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Why I Stopped Asking “Why Me?”
Get Pregnant Fast Sometimes, I find myself trapped in a cycle of self-pity, plagued by the question of “Why me?” Why did my marriage collapse? Statistically, it seemed like a solid foundation. We spent three years dating before getting engaged, and I waited until I was 27 to tie the knot. I became a mother…
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Navigating Motherhood as a Child of Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast My parents separated when I was just five years old. This pivotal moment set off a series of upheavals in my life, including frequent moves, countless school changes, and a cycle of reunions and separations that ultimately led to their divorce. By the time I turned eight, my father had remarried. While…
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Why I Let Go of My Ex-Husband
Get Pregnant Fast Divorce is tough. There’s no sugarcoating it. I often wonder how anyone can navigate such a tumultuous experience, let alone find the courage to open their heart to someone new afterward. The thought still astounds me. When asked how I managed to move on from the grief and resentment of my divorce,…
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10 Strategies I Embraced to Heal After My Divorce
Lifestyle Get Pregnant Fast Divorce can feel like a whirlwind, leaving you dizzy and disoriented. Throughout my own journey, people often asked me, “Are you OK?” Friends, family, and even strangers on the street seemed concerned about my well-being. But the truth was, I was doing just fine—most of the time. Sure, I had my…
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The Night I Embraced My Newfound Independence
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I hosted a dinner party—something I used to do frequently when I was married. After my divorce, the thought of throwing a gathering felt intimidating, and I often found myself lamenting my single status. I felt adrift, unloved, and out of place in a world that seemed to favor couples. In…
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How Divorce Taught Me to Appreciate My Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast During our final college weeks, my friends and I indulged in one last night of karaoke, filled with dreams of future success. As art majors, we believed we would conquer New York and spark a revolutionary feminist movement in art—our creations so profound that they would leave an indelible mark on the…
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When Your Parents Divorce as an Adult: Navigating the Emotional Turmoil
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up, you took pride in your parents’ marriage. As a child, their relationship seemed like a fortress, especially when many of your friends came from broken homes. Your dad often called your mom his best friend, and they imparted wisdom about love and commitment. “Marriage is a job, and you put…