Tag: divorce
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Autism Didn’t Cause Our Breakup, But It United My Family in Unexpected Ways
Get Pregnant Fast I find myself in my living room, feet up in a recliner with a long-awaited cup of coffee in hand. One child is at school, and the other is at daycare, leaving a rare moment of peace. As I prepare to dive into my work, my gaze drifts to a pile of…
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The Day I Crossed Paths with My Ex-Husband
Get Pregnant Fast Eight years ago, I found myself unceremoniously inducted into the Divorce Club—an experience I often joke about, claiming I wanted to stay married while my husband and his new partner had different ideas. This humor often elicits knowing laughter or awkward smiles, depending on who’s listening. Since that chapter began, I’ve faced…
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Now That Our Kids Are Grown, My Ex-Husband Has Reappeared
Get Pregnant Fast My ex-husband has always marched to the beat of his own drum. Whether it was pursuing his MBA, tackling household projects, or making life changes, he preferred to do things in his own time—most often in sporadic bursts of energy. There were moments of motivation sparked by something he’d seen or heard,…
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Understanding the Emotions of Being Newly Separated
Get Pregnant Fast Separation is a heavy word, often accompanied by a whirlwind of feelings. When I first found myself in this situation, I thought it was just part of life’s ebb and flow, yet deep down, I knew something was deeply unsettling. There were moments when I questioned whether I could envision a future…
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Navigating the 50/50 Life After Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Parenting The 50/50 Life After Divorce by Emily Collins Updated: Aug. 16, 2019 Originally Published: Sep. 14, 2015 As I handed my ID to the gatekeeper at the entrance to the beer garden, I felt a wave of relief wash over me. Here I was, stepping into a sanctuary free from…
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The Empowering Journey of a Working Mom Through Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast It was during a hectic day of packing for a business trip that my husband dropped the life-altering news: our marriage was over, and he wanted a divorce. In that moment, I felt a complex swirl of emotions—crushed yet, oddly enough, relieved. Just a few months prior, the thought of this news…
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A Masterclass in Graceful Ex-Relationships: Lessons from Max Taylor’s Instagram
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating divorce and breakups can be incredibly challenging, especially when children are involved. The emotional toll of moving on from an ex can feel overwhelming, but sometimes, we can find inspiration in how others handle these situations. Recently, Max Taylor, a well-known personality, shared a thoughtful Instagram post congratulating his ex-wife, singer…
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Children Always Suffer in Contentious Custody Disputes
Get Pregnant Fast The recent conclusion of actress Mia Carter’s prolonged custody battle highlights a heartbreaking reality: children are the true victims when custody disputes turn vicious. Mia faced a devastating outcome when she lost custody of her two children, seven-year-old Lily and ten-year-old Jake, and will no longer be able to bring them back…
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Why I Strive to Maintain a Friendship with My Ex
Get Pregnant Fast Our marriage ended long ago, a fact both of us were aware of, yet the echoes of his Irish Catholic upbringing loomed large. In his family, the mantra was to endure together no matter how dire the circumstances—staying together, even when communication faltered. My upbringing was different; my mom divorced my dad…