Steps to Survive The Holidays After Divorce

Yes, it is the holiday season. Back before my separation and divorce, the holidays had an air of magic about them. A time to celebrate our family and our faith. This division of my family now caused significant changes in how the holiday season is celebrated. I would have to learn to accept these changes…

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Divorce and the Holidays-“Develop New Traditions and Just Breathe”

Divorce and the holidays written from the perspective of a former pastor’s wife.  It’s Christmas, and it can be difficult and challenging for those trying to reinvent our holiday traditions due to unexpected life events.   Yes, things will never be the same, and we can’t force a return of what was “normal.” We have…

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Article Review, “21 Tips to Survive Divorce and the Holidays” by Dr Karen Finn

Yes, it is the holiday season.  Back before my separation and divorce, the holidays had an air of magic about them.  A time to celebrate our family and our faith.  This is no longer true now that we are a family divided. The first holiday season I spent alone was in 2013.  I remember the…

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