Shout Out: “Thank You!”

I’d like to take a moment to express my appreciation for Mandy over at Since My Divorce. A few weeks ago, Mandy took some time to interview me (me?!?!) and over the past week, she posted a series about The Divorce Encouragist on her site.

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Book: “For Better Or For Worse: Divorce Reconsidered”

Recently, I finished reading For Better Or For Worse: Divorce Reconsidered by E. Mavis Hetherington and John Kelly. I am such a freaking nerd about this stuff! I’m supposed to be reading some sort of juicy fiction in my spare time… but no, here I am filling my mind with literature which chronicles a 20-year study on My Favorite Topic.

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Your Opinion Please: Partners of Co-Parents

I’m somewhat fascinated by people who think negatively of their ex’s partner– or even the idea of a new partner. If Mr./Ms. Smith has such bad taste in (wo)men, what does that say about Mr./Ms. Smith’s ex-wife/husband? (am I offending anyone?) The phenomenon seems to occur more often when children are involved- I suppose because one parent feels they are being protective. Is it protective? Or damaging?

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We Interrupt Our Regularly Scheduled…

… “Random Rantings of a Passionate Divorcee” to bring you the news that I have been tagged as recipient of the Beautiful Blogger Award! Twice! I’d like to express my gratitude to Mandy at Since My Divorce and Lauren at My Life Incomplete for bestowing this honor upon me. When Lauren wrote about the award, she recounted a curious scenario in which she was awarded the honor twice and each came with different rules. Lauren wants to know, “Where did this award come from?” I wouldn’t mind knowing the origin myself. I’d also like to note that it seems a […]

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