If your spouse is a high conflict personality type, buckle up. Your divorce, unfortunately, will be a bumpy ride. But it’s a journey worth making: the rest of your life awaits. In this blog I share the potential pitfalls of divorcing a high conflict person, compared...
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Divorce and looking after your mental health: five lessons from women who’ve been there
Divorce and looking after your mental health: five lessons from women who’ve been there I’ve said this hundreds of times before: divorce is one of the most stressful life experiences you’ll ever undertake. It’s second only to the death of a spouse or child. It’s...
What to do if money’s holding you back from divorce
With the cost of living crisis, I see many people putting off divorce because it’s an additional expense. And that’s totally understandable. However, all the months you delay your divorce you are also delaying getting on with the life you want to live. So it makes...
How to plan for divorce this Separation September
Is this the September you were finally hoping to plan for divorce? Has the cost of living crisis made you think twice? On this week’s blog I help you think through your options and take action.
Is it ‘Separation September’ for you?
September is peak divorce season – aka ‘Separation September’. In this week’s blog I share why, and what it means for you, whether divorce is something that’s just an idea, or whether you’re wishing it was all done already! There are ways to harness this September energy and I’ll show you how.
‘Why are they doing this?’ How to understand your ex as you divorce
One of the most challenging aspects of divorce is that you can’t control what your ex-spouse does. You can’t control how they navigate the process from their side. And you can’t control how they parent either. But what can you do? You can do your best to keep your...
How to rebuild your relationship with yourself when your marriage is over
However long your marriage lasted, it’s been a deeply personal part of your identity. A way to describe yourself. So often in life we define ourselves by our relationships with others, or the roles we play: Steve’s wife, Ava’s mum, Jenny’s sister, Pete’s boss. How to...
How to navigate holidaying with your wider family when you’re getting divorced
Joint holidays with other members of your family: such as your parents, or siblings, always come with pros and cons. And when you’re in the midst of divorce those pros and cons are turned up to the max. With summer just around the corner, here’s how to navigate...