Who to Call Instead of the Lawyer
Tis the season…for divorce filings. Right after the holidays, people (roughly two-thirds women) will call a lawyer to “explore” how to...
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An ACOD and The Ghost of Christmas Past
Christmas joy filled my childhood home. With snow falling and carols flowing from the record player, Hallmark movies were pale imitations...
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Thanks-giving to Parents Who Really Try
Divorce isn’t easy for anyone. Furthermore, on this site I tend to focus on the fallout parental divorce produces—and rightfully so. If...
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When the Prodigal is a Parent
Marriage offers many benefits, but primarily a healthy marriage provides balance. Since spenders wed savers, risk-takers bond to...
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Graduations, Triggers, and Anger
Your high school graduation was long ago. Okay, not that long ago, but back then having parents (who could barely speak to each...
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Happy Mother’s Day to my Mothers
Do you have more than one mother this day? How about a note of appreciation to all of them. Here’s mine. To my Mom, Thank you for loving...
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How Did You Try to Save Your Parents’ Marriage?
Think about that for a moment. Research shows many adults with divorced parents secretly blame themselves for their parents’ divorce....
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“Divorce is Not All That Devastating”
These words appear in a Washington Post story by Crystal Ponti. The article was mostly tongue-in-cheek about how divorce might make...
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Father Hunger, Premarital Sex, and Divorce Pt. 2 – Fathers Turning the Tide
In part one, we looked at the impact of Father Hunger. But what can be done to keep it from starting? What can a father do if the divorce...
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Father Hunger, Premarital Sex, and Divorce Pt. 1
To set the stage for this important topic please answer the following questions: Question #1: Based on the number of sexual partners...
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Nuzzling in God’s Neck – A Sunday Snippet
Nuzzling in God’s Neck – A Sunday Snippet Maybe you had one of those conversations with your mom, dad, or stepparent. Maybe your brother...
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There are No Gray Shades Here: Sexual Wounds and the ACOD
Where can you go if you struggle with sexual guilt, addiction, confusion, hurt, or shame? Research shows that adult children of divorce...
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Sweeping Divorce Debris Under the Rug (The New Divorce Party)
Because of our ever creative ways of downplaying the negative side of divorce you may start hearing about the “new divorce party.”...
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The Gift of Hope (Pulling Back From Divorce)
Christmas has passed, but gift giving needs to continue. Start with the gift of hope. This month many adult children of divorce are...
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The Gift of Peace (Not Hating Christmas Anymore)
Sleep in heavenly peace…sleep in heavenly peace. * When I hear adults with divorced parents describe Christmas and families, heavenly...
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“Love Triangle” and the Gift of Grieving Togetherness
I don’t move in country music circles so I’m late to the party when it comes to the song “Love Triangle” by Raelynn. The song gives voice...
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Six Helps for Handling Your First Thanksgiving as a Divorced Family
Before the holidays many articles describe the challenges divorced parents face in making the holidays okay for their kids. Do you keep...
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Stepfamilies and the Holidays
Many adult children of divorce (and their spouses) are networked into a stepfamily. Stepfamilies can add layers of complications to...
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Finding a Trustworthy Person to Share With (Confidant Part 2)
Have you ever experienced something like this? “I can’t believe you told them. That was a private conversation!” You’re furious because...
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A Friend for the Tough (and Easy) Times
James Taylor sang: You just call out my name, And you know wherever I am I’ll come running, to see you again Winter, spring,...
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