Navigating the student FAFSA application process is already a major task, but for students with divorced parents and the loss of one parent, completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can feel like an overwhelming challenge. How to Fill Out the Student FAFSA … [Read more...]
Honoring the Memory of an Ex: Heartfelt Quotes to Celebrate Their Life
Did you have a good relationship with your ex? My good friend and her ex had a wonderful relationship post divorce. When he passed away she was asked to read some quotes at her exes funeral. While all of us had a different relationship with our exes, it can be hard to find the right words to post on … [Read more...]
Is it normal to not feel bad when your ex passes away?
On a recent Facebook group post, I saw a post that said, "Ex Death Not SAD! Is it normal to not feel bad when your ex passes away? I lost my emotionally abusive husband. But I seriously don't understand these tears! Maybe it's the loneliness. Maybe it's the raising the kids on my own. … [Read more...]
6-9 Months After Death What Happens and Why Are They Hardest?
6-9 months after death what happens? If you're dealing with the death of an ex spouse or partner this is usually the hardest time. Here are a few reasons why: The initial shock has worn off After death what happens? You made it through the initial news that your ex has passed away. You … [Read more...]
What to Expect 3-6 Months After the Passing of an Ex
The passing of an ex those first few months after a loss of an ex are tough! Christmas and what would've been our wedding anniversary came in those first few months after he passed. Those were tough holidays to get through but somehow after the initial shock of the first few months things … [Read more...]
Navigating the First Three Months After the Loss of An Ex
Coping with the loss of an ex can be a challenging journey. Those first three months were agonizing. I was dealing with an onslaught of emotions that surprised me while trying to juggle helping the kids through a very difficult time too. I came up with this guide to help manage your grief and cope … [Read more...]
When Your Ex Passes Away Should You Keep A Pet They Had?
Should you keep a pet your ex had? When my ex passed away, he owned two dogs and I could only keep one. The kids loved them both. They wanted to keep them both. What do you do with your exes pet when your ex passes away? Do you keep it? Do you find a new home for it? You are in the middle of trying … [Read more...]
Should You Attend the Funeral of An Ex Spouse?
It is never easy to face the prospect of going to the funeral of an ex. Learn how to cope in a respectful way with our guide on what to do and how to feel if you decide to attend the funeral of an ex-spouse. Attending the Funeral of an Ex Spouse-Yes or No? Attending the funeral of an … [Read more...]
Divorce and Suicide
Is there a link between divorce and suicide? Divorce is often a difficult and emotionally draining process, leaving many experiencing high levels of stress, depression, and loneliness that can lead to thoughts of suicide. Unfortunately, far too many divorced individuals end up taking their own life … [Read more...]
Five Things You Should NEVER Say to Someone Whose Ex Passed Away
There are some things to never say to someone whose ex passed away. After going through loosing an ex, I understand that it is hard to know what to say. We're a small population. Didn't we already mourn the relationship when we divorced? From the outside looking in, I can understand how someone … [Read more...]