Learning to Confront Part 2 When we decide to confront someone it’s important to remember that people carry unique perspectives that come from their history. We filter our interactions and experiences through what we’ve learned from others. For some, their lenses are formed through past trauma or negative experiences. This makes it hard for a […]
Unrealistic Expectations Part 1
Unrealistic Expectations Part 1 You’re too picky. A phrase many women have heard before. I am completely biased in this, but the more I meet amazing women who have not been able to meet equally amazing men the more doubts I have that this is the problem. Having said that, I can honestly say that […]
Are You a Safe Person? Part 2
Are You a Safe Person Part 2 I’m sure I’m not the only one who has avoided telling someone they hurt you because it was easier to just move on or you didn’t have the energy to say more. While I’m a believer in protecting your mental health, I do think you need to do […]
Life after Divorce- Making Peace with your Past-Conclusion
Rebuilding your life after a divorce is obviously hard. Re-evaluate One of the positives can be having the time to really look at yourself and where your life is going. In a way, you’re forced to re-evaluate everything. Some of us naturally take time every once in a while to do check-ins with ourselves. I […]
The Death of Divorce- Part 3
Continuing on last week’s list of do’s and don’ts to support someone going through a separation or divorce… Don’t ask too many probing questions. Let them share what they want and ask supportive questions to show you’re interested and listening. When they have the energy or the time they will share what they are ready […]
The Death of Divorce- Part 2
To stay or walk away… What do you do when someone you know has chosen to leave a marriage or is being left? You may have your own thoughts about it. When those from outside the relationship try to support a person through separation or divorce they can mistake their good intentions and their defeated […]