Fall is in the air, and you know what that means… No, I am not going to say Pumpkin Spice lattes. Or pumpkin spice deodorant. Or pumpkin spice bologna. That’s not how we roll here. Just say no. Image via WordPress. Here at Surviving Your Split, the…
Why “Gray Divorce” Is So Common And How You Can Survive It
Hello, Friends! This post comes from our friend Sally Perkins. Ms. Perkins is a professional freelance writer with many years experience across many different areas. She made the move to freelancing from a stressful corporate job and loves the work-life balance it offers her. When not at work, Sally enjoys…
Spouse leave you without warning? Here’s how to deal.
Hello, Friends! The summer has ended in this neck of the woods, and it’s got me thinking about something many of you amazing readers struggle with during divorce. The case of spouse abandonment, aka when you thought the marriage was fine and you were looking forward to your future together,…
How to get out of prison…Regret Prison!
Does this BS ever happen to you? There you are, going along with your day, minding your own business and it hits you. The whiny, super-annoying feeling that tells you that no matter what you did during your marriage, it just wasn’t good enough and you should have done better.…
Fight for a Healthy Body and Soul During Your Divorce
Divorce is one of the most challenging experiences that a growing number of couples face on a global scale. It is a life changing event that no-one foresees or hopes for. However the reality is that hundreds of thousands of individuals come to a crossroads, where divorce seems to be…
Are you ready for the Ugly Truth about Jealousy?
You know that feeling—some of us know it all too well during and after divorce. When one of your children, after spending the weekend with your ex, tells you about the “new friend” that is at the ex’s house. The “friend” that was there the whole weekend, who went out…
Is Stress Bringing You Down? Knowing the Signs
Finding a new path and moving forward from your divorce can seem like a great challenge at first. Facing changes after a long marriage, such as living alone, managing your lawyer or legal issues, and dealing with your whirlwind of emotions, can be difficult and even seem insurmountable. With a…
Here’s how to strengthen your self-esteem after divorce.
One of the many things we struggle with as we learn to recover from divorce is learning how to rebuild our self-esteem. It’s easy to understand why this is such an issue. When your marriage ends, you may feel rejected. You may feel unworthy. You sit crying on your coach,…
Can’t get your ex out of your mind? Help is here!
As we continue to rock the hell out of Learning How to Let Go, something that many of you shared that you have trouble with is getting your ex out of your head. This sort of stuff can creep up on your when you least expect it, especially when the…
How to Overcome Issues of Unfairness like a Champ.
First off, a great big THANK YOU to everyone who shared with me in the prior email the things that you are dealing with that are making it hard to move on. For the next couple of months, we are going to explore the most common struggles that we deal…