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By Terry Gaspard MSW, LICSW Who we choose to marry is one of the most important and costliest decisions a person will make, yet it’s not uncommon for lovers to make errors in judgment. Why does this happen? One reason is that most of us aren’t raised with a healthy...
Of all the anxieties that are regularly induced by an impending divorce, those centered on loneliness are, in my experience, the most profound. With this in mind, I recently commissioned a survey that saw our company contact more than 2,000 people who had been...
By Karen McMahon The season of divorce often feels like we are living on a battlefield as we avoid explosive mines, shield ourselves from incoming attacks and occasionally toss emotional grenades at the other side. My divorce lasted 3 ½ years, engaging in the battle...
By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC Parenting is never easy. The challenges are enormous. Decisions are rarely black and white. How much should you indulge your children? When do you step in on sibling or friend-related battles? How much can you trust other parents watching your...
By Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT We all see reality through a personal lens shaped by our beliefs, culture, religion, and experiences. The movie Roshomon was a brilliant example of this, where three witnesses to a crime recount different versions of what happened. When...
After a divorce, children are prone to confusion, anxiety, sadness, and even anger. At such an early stage of life, it’s hard to process big changes. Something as significant as a divorce is almost certainly going to hit them hard. They look to you for comfort and...
By Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW Many people who are in unhealthy relationships ask themselves “Why do I attract partners who are all wrong for me?” Or, “How can I be sure to recognize destructive patterns in relationships and take steps to change them?” Claire, a client...
Divorce is scary, overwhelming, and challenging. People often panic right after their divorce is finalized because they are officially back on the market and back to being a individual instead of part of a couple. I understand that starting a new chapter is highly...
By Tommy Maloney In 2008 I found myself getting divorced after a 6 year marriage. I was well aware of the problems my former wife and I were having. Even the couples therapist was shocked that we were ending the marriage. She was “shocked?” My first priority was to my...
By Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW How can couples avoid the pitfalls that prevent the success of a second marriage? The key ingredients to a successful remarriage are selecting a partner who is a good match for you and both partners willingness to work through the...
Daughters of Divorce
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