Wedding Anniversary After Divorce: A Gentler Way Through

A wedding anniversary after divorce can leave you unsure what the day is supposed to mean now. You may feel sad, relieved, distracted, unexpectedly calm, or several of those things before lunch. You do not have to celebrate the marriage, erase it, or turn the date...

Mutual Friends After Divorce: Keeping Healthy Boundaries

Mutual friends after divorce can create questions you never expected to face. Can you still attend the same dinners? How much should you share? What do you say when someone offers an update about your former spouse that you did not want to hear? A useful starting...

Decision Fatigue During Divorce: A Calmer Way to Choose

Decision fatigue during divorce can make even an ordinary choice feel surprisingly heavy. You may spend the morning considering housing, answering an attorney’s questions, or reorganizing family responsibilities, then find yourself unable to decide what to eat. A...

From Book Girl to Divorce Coach: Lessons in Grit, Growth, and Grace

When I was asked to share some key takeaways from my experience of being a “book girl” at my sons’ awards banquet for Southwestern Advantage, I was reminded of a few lessons that have stood the test of time throughout my life as a Mom, as a business owner, and a...

A Vision of Resilience: Finding Strength on the Ramp

✨ “Out on the ramp, I found something I could control when so much else felt uncontrollable. SkyWest wasn’t just my workplace; it became my family, my focus, and my lifeline through breast cancer.” -Christin   When most people think about working as a ramp agent,...

Divorce and the Holidays–Navigating Emotions

Divorce is already challenging, but adding the chaos and traditions of the holidays can add an entirely different emotional element. The first holiday season, in particular, can be especially difficult. Tackling these emotions and challenges head-on will help you take...

Parallels in life–Be a Badass!

I have been navigating a health journey that, until now, I have chosen to keep private.  I decided it might be time to share because it is my truth and I am stronger for it, and also this is a similar journey of emotions when facing divorce. Divorce is something I...

To Change Your Name, or Not?

Deciding whether to change your name after a divorce is a personal choice and can depend on various factors. But ultimately, it is YOUR decision to make. Emotional Impact:  What does your name mean to you?  How is it tied to your identity?  Will it impact your...