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30 Journal Prompts to Help You Through Your Divorce

I have journaled off and on since I knew how to write. Journaling helped me through some of the toughest times in my life. Whether you've journaled previously or not, the action of putting pen to paper is an extraordinarily beneficial way to improve your life. Journaling is an effortless way to change your life when it feels like nothing is...

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Life After Divorce: 21 Inspiring Quotes to Help You Move Forward

Going through a divorce is hard, but the transition doesn't end when the divorce is settled and the papers are signed. The negotiations are over, but there are still many changes to face. I don't know about you, but it took me years to process this major life change.

When you begin your post-divorce chapter, sometimes you need a reminder that...

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Dealing With a Breakup: 4 Simple Ways to Be Kind to Yourself

When I was dealing with my breakup, I felt a wide range of emotions - everything from sadness to shame to anger and back again. Sometimes in a matter of minutes. On my best days, I wasn't being very kind to myself and on my worst days, I was my own worst enemy.

When you're dealing with a breakup, some days are just plain rough.  Maybe...

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Tips for Rapidly Rebuilding After a Divorce or Separation

Rebuilding After Divorce

If you are struggling financially after a divorce, you're not alone. Going from one combined household to two separate ones is expensive regardless of your income or divorce settlement. With a little focus, though, you should be back on track in no time. 

Steps to Rebuilding After Divorce

Consider the...

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6 Survival Tips for Dealing With Divorce Over the Holidays

Dealing with a divorce is difficult no matter the time of year but dealing with divorce over the holidays compounds the stress. It means more time with family who may or may not be on board with this significant change in your life. It means hearing opinions that you did not ask for even though they may mean well. It could also mean missing out...

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Should I leave my Ex's retirement account as is?

If you are recently divorced and not sure what to do with your ex's retirement account, you are not alone.

It is common for one partner to handle all of the retirement accounts in a marriage. In fact, I get calls all the time from individuals who are extremely frustrated. After they've been divorced for over a year, they still have not moved all...

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