Divorce Tip #1 Honor Yourself
To thrive, you must by definition do those things that benefit you whether it is financially, emotionally, physically, or spiritually.
Teresa
The Friendship Web
Friendships are the collateral damage of every divorce. Let’s face it. If you hung out with certain couples before your divorce, that isn’t going to happen afterwards… at least not in the same way.
Shared Parenting
Of course the most important decision we had to make with regard to our future lives as co-parents was how we would split our time with our son, Ian. Again, the words “you’re going to miss half of his life Teresa!” replayed in my head over and over again cutting through my soul each time I allowed the thought to enter my head.
Growing Up in Two Homes
I never wanted Ian to prefer one home over another. I think this arrangement’s benefits went a long way to improve the circumstances of our separated family. But it didn’t happen by accident. We chose to make it happen this way.
School Days
One of the first things we had to encounter as recently-divorced parents was the school system. Ian entered kindergarten about 2 months after we separated. You would have thought divorce was a brand new concept. Everything from emergency information forms to grade cards was designed to accommodate parents that lived at the same residence. And this was the year 1999!
In Laws
Some people like their in-laws. Some hate them. And some simply tolerate them. I love Bob’s family. Always have and always will.
And So It Begins – Splitting Our Assets
Now it wasn’t all rosy from the beginning. There were ugly words, failed reconciliation attempts, and at least one call to the sheriff during our tumultuous early days of separation. I feared I would lose my son, my home, and the rest of what was important to me at any given moment. In addition to …
What Does Happily Divorced Mean?
They say a picture speaks a thousand words. And the one above most certainly does. But before I tell you about the events of the night pictured above, I must take you on a journey – a journey through our life of divorce with a child. Oh God, that sounds awful! Who would want to be …
Our Road to Happiness
When Bob and I divorced, I thought it was the death of our family. Little did I know then that our family could or would take on an entirely new form – one that works for us and allows us all to be happy. In this blog, I will introduce you to our little family and share with you just how we came through our divorce, shared equally in our son’s life as he grew, and have maintained a strong friendship to this day. I’ll tell you how we’ve navigated parental decisions, family events, holidays, and even new romantic relationships. In addition to sharing our story, I will also invite others to share their stories – both the good and the bad so that we may all learn from each other and ultimately, choose happiness for our selves and our families.