Tag: divorce
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Navigating Life with Stepparents: Embracing a New Family Dynamic
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 4, 2016 Originally Published: Aug. 4, 2016 Just a couple of weeks ago, my son had his final band concert of the year. He plays the trombone, and while his journey into music started off a bit rocky, he’s now hitting all the right notes and has advanced to seventh-grade…
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Why Staying Together for the Kids’ Sake Isn’t Beneficial for Them
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of parenting, one debate seems to persist: how to cushion the impact of a separation on children. If you’re facing a divorce, it’s crucial to acknowledge that no matter how amicable the process, it’s unlikely to be straightforward for your kids. Take, for instance, the poignant reflections of Alex…
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What to Wear to Your Divorce Mediation
Get Pregnant Fast Imagine waking up one morning, knowing today is the day you have to sit down for mediation with your ex-husband. Wait—he’s still your husband until the paperwork is finalized, which is exactly why you’re headed to mediation. It’s a complicated title to navigate. The date looms large: just three days away from…
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The Most Heart-Wrenching Aspect of Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast When I was expecting my son, Tyler, I couldn’t fathom a time when he might break my heart. How could that perfect little being, dancing around inside me, ever cause me pain? This tiny miracle had already expanded my heart in ways I never knew possible. I could sense the warmth of…
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How My Parents’ Divorce Inspired Me to Be a More Committed Parent
Get Pregnant Fast It was a cozy family movie night, and we were immersed in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. We had just reached the scene where Harry discovers the Mirror of Erised, a magical artifact that reveals one’s deepest longing. In that moment, Harry sees his deceased parents standing beside him, beaming with…
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8 Ways Divorce Transformed Me Into a Better Parent
Get Pregnant Fast While we often hear that children are “resilient,” the reality is that divorce can leave lasting emotional marks. As someone who experienced my parents’ divorce firsthand, I promised myself I would shield my kids from such trauma. However, after 18 years of marriage and raising two children, I found myself facing the…
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Why Losing a Friend Can Be More Challenging Than Losing a Spouse
Get Pregnant Fast Divorce can feel like a relentless storm, tossing you into a chaotic sea of emotions. In those initial months, reality seems warped, as if you’re submerged in a murky underwater world where sounds are muffled, and everything feels heavy. You’ve lost a significant part of yourself, and the fear of never feeling…
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When Love Falls Short: Navigating the End of My Soulmate Relationship
Get Pregnant Fast Last Saturday, my partner made a significant announcement that stirred many emotions. In recent weeks, I’ve received numerous inquiries about our situation, especially following that day. I appreciate the curiosity; it provides me a platform to express thoughts and feelings that often need addressing. For the past four or five years, I’ve…
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Should I Stay Married for the Kids?
Get Pregnant Fast At some point in every marriage, it’s common—perhaps even expected—to face periods of discontent, stagnation, or even tumultuous changes. Many refer to this as the “Seven Year Itch.” For me, this phase has been anything but predictable, leading to an extended and painful silence between my partner and me. Ultimately, that silence…
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Elizabeth Gilbert, Author of ‘Eat, Pray, Love,’ Announces Divorce and Shares Heartfelt Poem
Get Pregnant Fast In a candid social media post, renowned author Elizabeth Gilbert revealed her divorce from husband David Hart after nearly a decade of marriage. The pair initially crossed paths at the conclusion of Gilbert’s transformative journey around the globe, which inspired her beloved memoir, Eat, Pray, Love. Following her previous marriage to Michael…