Category Archives: Divorce

Thinking about or going through

Your New Normal

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Tracey

You’ve only known this man or woman as your spouse.   You’ve been married a lifetime.   You’ve built dreams and memories around this relationship. You’ve been at the same company forever.  You’ve grown and matured into a credible, responsible, and loyal … Continue reading →

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Being a Step Child

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Tracey

Ever wonder what goes on in the mind of a step child?   What could they possibly have to be upset about?  They get multiple Christmas’ gatherings, spoiled by one parent or both, duplicate toys, etc. Well, it isn’t all its’ … Continue reading →

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Blended Family – Crib Notes

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Tracey

100% of us know and have been impacted by a blended family in some way! Notable Step Families/Movies:    Hamlet             Sound of Music                  Cinderella                  Kramer vs Kramer           The Brady’s    Step Mom (Julia Roberts)               Full House Yours, Mine, and … Continue reading →

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Blending… or Bending, ah Breaking?

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Tracey

Yours, Mine, and Ours: The Art of Blending Families Divorce, remarriage, single parents – eventually these may result in a blending of families.   No stress, there, right? Let’s first define what a family is.   Some believe this is your birth … Continue reading →

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Loss and Grief Are Different

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Tracey

To say loss and grief are different may come across as semantics to the person suffering.  The two are different in the fact there is a cause and effect relationship that must be understood.   One does not suffer from grief … Continue reading →

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After Divorce

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Tracey

Grieving the loss of a marriage is normal, whether it is an amicable divorce and separation or you are blindsided, there will be a period of adjustment. It can be beneficial in helping sort out directions, options, and, well – you!   … Continue reading →

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