Sitting Still

I've never had to be around or deal with anything or anyone for too long. As a ward of the state, I moved whenever conflict would aris...

I Am a Wicked Stepmother

Evil, withholding love, despising children and being equally despised by all. Stepmothers in fairy tales are never depicted nicely. I join...

8 Signs You're Stuck In A Toxic Marriage

By Michela for DivorcedMoms.com The first time I heard the phrase "toxic marriage," I felt a little sick. That couldn't be ...

How I Met My Dream Guy Within Six Weeks of My Separation

Once upon a time, before I was married and then divorced, I had an online dating profile. My dad had suggested I sign up. I was in law sch...

Life After Ashley Madison

You went on Ashley Madison to check it out. You were curious. You wanted to know what all the hoopla was about. You entered your email; yo...

Getting Divorced? 6 Ways You Have to 'Let It Go'

If you spend time around young kids, you've probably heard Disney's Frozen soundtrack more times than you can count. But have you...

How to Negotiate Your Divorce Without Losing Your Shirt

Most lawyers will tell you not to even try to negotiate your own divorce settlement. That's because most lawyers believe that they can...

The 10 Best Things I Did Before My Divorce

A friend said to me that I made getting divorced look easy. I suppose when you're ready, it can be! I was so ready that in fact it onl...

Learning to Live Happily Even After

None of us think, when walking down the aisle to pledge life-long devotion to our one true love, that we will one day wind up on the wrong...