As you and Uma Thurman wisely know, taking care of oneself is your very first priority when confronting divorce. But, knowing what to do and doing it are two entirely different facts. Like most caring moms, the childrens' activities and your hectic schedule intervene with the best of intentions regarding taking care of yourself. "Well",...
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So You bring your child to the dentist ,a painkiller is prescribed after some routine dental work, and he is dead the next day. This happened to Michael Blankenship, an autistic child who was given a prescription for a fentanyl patch, which is a drug that the FDA warned is only for patients who have...
Service Members who served after 1 August 2009 and who are eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill may transfer their benefits to a spouse, a child, or any combination of spouse and children. This eligibility will greatly enhance dependents' ability to afford college and allow a service member to contribute to his or her...
When Oprah Winfrey speaks, we all listen. And when Oprah has children speak–WOW–the message is compelling. So, go to the link http://www.oprah.com/media/20080601_tows_111006010FEELSLIKEOCOM_O_VIDEO_1 and listen to the voices of the children of divorce. Hauntingly poignant ! Whenever children speak their truth-parents should listen. Does this mean you cannot leave a bad marriage ? Of course not...
At my seminars SEX SELLS.! Any discussion about divorce eventually moves to the local rumors (Sally sue is having an affair with Dr, Big Bucks but the word is it is a coverup because he is gay. And by the way Brad told Lolita to take a walk with all her children and blood amulets.Now,how...
Why Marriage Matters http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1908243,00.html (The Well / Cover Story) Buffeted by affairs and ennui, the intact, two-parent family is under assault. What America needs to get over its commitment issues. (Hint: it isn't love) TIME.com (see TIME, 7/13/2009 edition). Essayist Caitlin Flanagan has written a compelling and accurate analysis of the hardship created when marriages...
1. Nobody will look out for you like you will. The best attorney in the world cannot know or care as much about your outcome as you do, so partner with your attorney, set achievable goals and keep communicating. 2. Do not make your children your confidantes during your divorce – children should be allowed...
As we get started, I want to share ten of 25 basic truths about divorce that I have learned while helping women get divorced. The remaining 15 will be discussed in my next blog on 6/16/09. 1. Look out for yourself first! If you’re okay, your kids will be okay. Just like on the airplane,...
