Getting back out there after divorce is not an easy thing. Sex after Divorce is a common concern for most women – after years of being with the same person, it is now your time to rediscover your body and yourself. Swimming in unknown waters is both scary and exciting at the same time. So…
Life after divorce….. not easy! When your entire universe gets turned around and you think you will never feel right or normal again you must have faith in yourself and believe there is a new life waiting for you that will work and, even get you excited. My husband left me after 15 years of…
November is Family Violence Prevention Month in Alberta and throughout the Province different events are organized to raise awareness and educate communities about this largely hidden problem. Family violence cases are the most complex cases in Family Law and they require a number of supports beyond legal services to successfully assist families leaving abusive relationships….
You think you can just come into my family and take over? Are you for real? I birthed these two children and cared for their every need. You step in to a world I created with my ex husband and think you can just morph into our life? I cringe every time I see you…
So here I am three years post divorce and I’m ready to get my “sexy on”. I mean the last five years have been a shit storm of tears, humiliation, anger, frustration, manipulation, angst and sleepless nights. And I have finally arrived at a place close to calm and I’m feeling “normal” again. Albeit a…
Designing post a divorce can be a difficult task especially for men. Generally speaking, most men are not as design savvy as women and find decorating and design a daunting and stressful endeavour. Many men have an idea of what they like and don’t like but really have no idea how to begin, how to…
When we go through difficult life events, drafting any kind of plan may be the last thing or our minds, but sitting down and actually writing out a plan is exactly what can provide some comfort in the midst of turmoil. Purposely defining your short and long-term goals and creating a balanced plan to meet…
Going through a divorce is usually challenging and stressful. The level of stress and emotion is exhausting, leaving very little energy to focus on the financial “chores” that need to be dealt with, so that a settlement may finally be reached. Many must muster up the energy and time, to determine what to do with…
When thinking about decorating, redesigning or just updating your space, designing your home is much like designing a relationship. Designers need to listen, question, comprehend and create. If you decide to take on doing the design for yourself here are just a few tips to keep you focused. You may find that design is even…
As I write this, I know that I am going to get a lot of people judging me. But here is my story…. I got married in my early 20’s to a man who was 8 years older than me. He was nice looking, came from a good family and adored me. Was he the…