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  There is no single route through divorce. There’s no magic road map, perfect prescription, or foolproof method. Even the best experts cannot say “I know the way! Follow my guidance and do these specific steps in this exact order.”  Every divorce is unique, like a fingerprint. And only you know the true intricacies of […]

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Divorce can be traumatic and tumultuous. When people say that you need to “survive a divorce” they mean it! It’s like being the survivor of a tragedy, battle, or violent crime (sometimes all three rolled into one). Experts in post traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) now include experiencing any serious event, such as divorce, as one […]

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Endings lead to new beginnings. Many of us long for a new chapter, a new reality, and we know that we need to end our marriage in order to start fresh. But on some level we don’t want to, or simply can’t, get a divorce. So how can a marriage end without a divorce? Ideally […]

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We all hope for everlasting love. That’s why we said “I do” in the first place. But often we outlast our relationships, evolving beyond their life expectancy. Think of your relationship as a garden. You and your partner are the gardeners or caretakers. The life of the garden depends upon what you put into it. […]

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The meaning of life is such a profound and personal concept. Each of us has our own understanding. Maybe it’s being wildly successful and very rich. Or developing a deep and everlasting faith. Perhaps it’s being an exceptionally loving parent. For others, like me, it’s about personal evolution. Before we can redefine it, we need to […]

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There it is: that horrible sinking feeling that divorce may be your only option…again. Plaguing you, inside your head, are many wild and disparate thoughts. You may be thinking that though it’s heart-wrenching and sad, it’s also reasonable to divorce the first time around. Maybe you got married very young; it was your “starter” marriage. […]

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Interview with host Sheree Clark of Fork in the Road about setting the tone for your divorce, the role of social media, a healthy divorce story, should you stay for the kids, and more!

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This article from DatingAdvice.com talks about Kira Gould’s personal experiences with divorce motivated her to become a certified divorce coach trained to guide singles through one of the most difficult and transformational experiences of their lives.

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Divorce is so incredibly painful, destructive, and littered with setbacks. However, with the right perspective, divorce can also be a catalyst for reinvention — a springboard into a better life. Sometimes it takes profoundly dramatic things to wake us up, and change our course in life. Think of your life as a puzzle — maybe […]

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Dear Me,

It’s all going to be okay. Things are totally crappy right now, but this moment, this feeling, is temporary. I’m not going to sugarcoat anything–the next few years will be more than challenging, and you will need to prepare yourself.

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