Debbie Dickinson

The holiday season after divorce can be challenging on many different fronts, especially when you have children. Toss the ex's family into the mix and it can be downright stressful. It makes one want to run for the hills. I learned during the first few years post-divorce how to navigate the holidays with the ex in-laws and ex-stepchildren. I kept remembering the Golden Rule: treat them how I would want to be treated. My first dilemma was the question of sending of Christmas c...

Crying is one of many ways to release emotions, especially when going through a significant emotional event like divorce. It's stressful. Many days you will feel as if you are on an emotional rollercoaster. And you are. Crying is a natural way to deal with these emotions. After days of crying, you may wonder, "Why am I crying so much?" Followed by, "When will I stop crying?" The answer is simple: You will stop crying when you're emotionally ready to stop crying. The med...