Thank you all for the birthday wishes! It was an awesome birthday. The first gift of the day, the gift of time with a snow day! I mean, come on, ALL parents can agree that that is the best gift, having a work day suddenly canceled, the BEST!!! Followed by my man dropping off my favorite, Rustbelt Coffee & Bakery Unlimited donuts!
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Although you and your partner might have had a good few years of marriage, things might have started to downfall quickly. If one of you thinks it’s time to get a divorce, it can leave the other partner at a loss. Divorce can be emotional and stressful, especially if your partner is being difficult or you do not understand the process. Don’t panic, you do not need to experience a tiring and stressful divorce process.
Using these tips, you can better understand how to experience a smooth divorce process and achieve the best outcome.
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Where do you see yourself in two years? If I was asked that question two years ago I could have never imagined I’d be where I am today or be the person that I am today. I was in my 18th year of marriage and a stay-at-home mom for 16 years who had established a satisfying routine and rhythm to life. Then in the course of a few months, everything changed. I found myself living through three life-altering events simultaneously, financial trauma, divorce, and a new job working full-time outside of the home all while raising 3 kids and running a household. I suddenly didn’t recognize my life, I felt like I’d been tossed into a relay race mid-race with no instructions during a category 4 hurricane while eating ghost peppers. To say I was outside of my comfort zone was definitely an understatement. In order to find my way I needed to take back control, be open to change, and remind myself that life is meant to be enjoyed.
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Why so sad? This is a question I asked myself as I scrolled through emails. Emails about the upcoming Santa Shop, fundraisers, and blogging opportunities. All emails that I now have to reply, “thank you for the opportunity, I have to respectfully decline…”. I will be having a great day and then I’ll come across an email and I’ll find myself tearing up. I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s because I never got to say goodbye to my old self, my old life, I never received closure or a transition period, I was just thrown into this new, busy, often overwhelming and a bit chaotic at times life. I didn’t ask for this…
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A close friend recently asked me a question that really had me reflecting on the past year. She asked, “What has been the hardest part of the divorce process thus far?”. Upon hearing the question my mind initially went to the financial concerns.
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You may find yourself in the position of having to co-parent after a divorce or separation. Divorce can bring a lot of unpleasant emotions to the surface.
If you have had a high conflict divorce, likely, a lot of these hurt feelings are still there. You have to deal with the emotional fallout from the relationship. Here are some ways to do so.
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Mom on the go in Holy Toledo 