Jun 27

2012

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In anger, Divorce, health, humour, leaving a marriage, newly separated, social stigma

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Did You Take Your Happy Pill?

Did you remember to take your happy pill today? Last week? Last month, last year? OOps. It’s hard to feel happy in the middle of an emotionally and financially taxing divorce. Forgiveness, love, joy and fun are often substituted with grudge, hate, worry and anger. So how do we deal with these negative emotions? Since we can’t take a happy pill and get over it, we have to look to other methods to adapt. How about embracing it? Owning it? Get mad. Deal, then heal. No happy Read more →

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Jun 21

2012

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By lisa

In Custody, Divorce, General, parenting, summer

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Recipe for Summer Joy

“Summer Lovin’ had me a blast…” IT’s officially summer, so let’s get into it! How? I have a recipe you’ll love…guaranteed to make your summer joy happen; Read more →

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Jun 15

2012

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In General, girl talk, love, parenting

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Fathers are From Mars, Daughters are From Venus

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Recently, dining out in a casual restaurant I observed a father and daughter sitting at the next table. There was quiet conversation over a beer while they waited for their meal. Shortly after the extra large pizza arrived, the daughter got up from the table with a shake of the head as though the pizza was making her suddenly ill. The father in a flash was left sitting alone seemingly bewildered. He explained to the kind waitress the pizza would now be ‘to go’. As she carefully took the pizza from the table I discretely Read more →

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Jun 10

2012

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In courage, Divorce, finances, Lawyers, leaving, leaving a marriage, work

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What the F am I Gonna Do Now?

When we find out we’re expecting we are overwhelmed and delighted by the prospect of entering a new phase in our life; motherhood. We want to do what’s best for our babies. Thus begins the long path of putting our children’s needs before our own. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying this is a bad thing however, as we learn years later, the decision we thought was the best at one point, ends up hurting us. Read more →

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Jun 05

2012

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By lisa

In Divorce, dream guys, General, girl talk, love, therapy

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Dear Richard

I can’t think of a better way to spend a rainy day then to pen a love letter. During divorce we stop believing in love, so bring back that feeling by writing a love letter to anyone of your choice, maybe someone you’ve always admired from afar. Read more →