We need to have a serious conversation about the insidious and dangerous term “parental alienation.” If you’re going through a divorce with a toxic spouse, you might have heard this phrase thrown around in court. On the surface, it sounds legitimate and intimidating. But here’s the thing… It’s a load of crap.“Parental alienation” is a claim used by abusers to manipulate the […]
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Are you feeling stuck in limbo, contemplating what to do when you want a divorce? As a divorce coach that empowers women going through divorce, trust me when I say you’re not alone. Because here’s the thing — women in cis-hetero relationships have to do everything. Literally everything. And we’re exhausted. The invisible weight of life’s tasks is relentless, and […]
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The ERA is a proposed amendment to the US Constitution that would ensure equal rights for all citizens regardless of gender. The amendment was first introduced in 1923. Yes, one century ago. But shockingly, it still has not yet been ratified. That means women currently have no constitutionally held right to equality. Let that sink in for a moment…In 2023, […]
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Are you trying to decide if you want to leave your toxic marriage?Maybe you’ve had enough. Enough of…The lies.The confusion.The controlling behavior.The explosive outbursts.The walking on eggshells.And most of all — that feeling that no matter WHAT you do, it’s never good enough.You can’t take it anymore. You know you deserve to be treated better. So you finally tell your […]
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Is your emotional attachment to your ex-husband keeping you emotionally tethered to the relationship, even after deciding to pursue a divorce?It’s not uncommon to find yourself still walking on eggshells to avoid conflict with your ex…Allowing them to maintain control over the narrative with your children…Deferring to their decisions, even when they don’t align with your values…Relying on them for […]
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Wondering if you should have sex with your spouse — even if you don’t want to? I’m gonna give it to you straight… NOPE. NEVER. NOT A CHANCE. There’s no gray area here. No one — I repeat — NO ONE is entitled to your body. At any time. Or for any fucking reason. Period. Not even your husband. So […]
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So you’re divorcing, but you’ve decided (or you need) to stay in the same house for a little while. It may feel impossible to cohabitate with someone who feels like your sworn enemy at the moment, but many people choose this route while they figure their lives out. Obviously, if there’s abuse going on and you’re not safe to stay […]
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Listen… No one goes into a marriage planning on getting a divorce… You likely entered your partnership with incredible dreams, goals, and a whole lotta warm, fuzzy feelings about your future with this person. You built a life with them. You built a fucking family with them. And, somewhere along the line, things shifted. After so many years, you can’t […]
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Your mind has been racing with thoughts like: “Why is nothing I do good enough?” “Am I really that bad of a wife?” “I’m trying so hard, but it feels like everything I do is wrong.” Every single interaction with your spouse leaves you feeling confused, invalidated, and… small. Your head is spinning after the five-hour fight you had. Nothing […]
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Communication Divorce Motherhood
When your life is turned upside down by divorce, it can be so hard to think clearly. It feels like there are millions of things to untangle and sort through, and each one is swirling through your mind fighting for your attention. And in the midst of all that chaos is the most important decision you’ll have to make: your […]
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