Tag: Divorce
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Grow up Mom and Dad!! (by: Anne Brown, PhD, RN CS)
Mom and Dad, what do you think it is like for me 3′-4′ high weighing in at 90-100lbs when I hear the “our family is getting divorced” conversation? I think the way things happen in life is somehow two people get together and create a family with little people like me growing up trying to…
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6 Things I Wish I Knew Then That I Know Now After My Divorce (by: Dr. Anne Brown PhD, RN CS)
We always hear people say, “I wish I knew then what I know now,” so here is some help if you are navigating a divorce now… 1. Believe in Yourself! Three words that are so powerful they can change any “I can’t into “I can”. When you hear the words “I want a divorce”, there…
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5 Ways to Avoid Court at all Costs! (by: Dr. Anne Brown PhD, RN CS)
I think we are all in agreement “settle out of court”. How can a couple do that when they are fighting to the extent they are filing for divorce? You are probably going to get tired of hearing me say first always “Fight for your Marriage.” Fight for your Marriage! This means get into a…
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Should We Get Divorced? (by: Dr. Anne Brown PhD, RN CS)
Honor your children by fighting for your marriage and if you decide to divorce, do it with dignity! If you are at the point of asking this question, you have some distinctions to consider. If you have children, you want to be able to have an answer for them when they ask you “why did…
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Prepare for Divorce (by: Dr. Anne Brown PhD, RN CS)
“Getting divorced just because you don’t love a man is almost as silly as getting married just because you do”. Zsa Zsa Gabor Assuming you and your partner have fought for your marriage and you now have decided to get divorced, it is time to move forward. I hope you both know why your marriage…
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Dating After Divorce
Whether this is your first time in the dating world or you are newly divorced and entering the dating world, there are some steps you can take to help guard against divorce. There are no guarantees and why not do everything you can to live happily ever after with that someone special? Guess what: those…
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6 Must Read Tips for a Healthy Divorce
“You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.” ~ Bob Marley 1. Fight for your Marriage This tip is probably the most important for a good divorce. If you have worked hard in workshops, individual and couple’s therapy, with your spiritual advisors, and you still feel you need…
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Be Honest with your Honey
We have been looking at some of the costs and probable contributing factors of people pleasing and now we are going to look at some examples. I have had many clients come into my office with a laundry list of complaints about his/her spouse. One client in particular was talking about divorce. When I asked if…