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By Rosalind Sedacca, CCT Being a divorced Dad can be one of the most frustrating experiences any parent will ever face. For many it seems like a can’t-win situation. You find that you’re constantly trying to prove yourself – to your ex, to the children, and often to a...
By Kara Sundlun “Forgiveness is a mystical act, not a reasonable one.” Caroline Myss I was thirteen years old and had never even seen a picture of my father, when suddenly the invisible character of my childhood had a face. I don’t know what woke me up on that cold...
By Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW In a culture where parents are bombarded with messages about how to be a good parent, it’s no wonder that many are left feeling dazed and beleaguered. Single parenting makes intense demands on us and requires a vast array of interpersonal...
By Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW Recently, I’ve had several dads write to me about their challenges related to creating a close bond with their children from a distance. These parents didn’t move away to escape their responsibility as parents and they clearly want to stay...
By Deborah Moskovitch Have you been deeply wounded by your ex-spouse? Does s/he continue to engage in hurtful behavior even though you are no longer living under the same roof? Are you finding it difficult to move beyond feelings of anger, bitterness, and sadness? If...
By Rosalind Sedacca, CCT The holiday season can be challenging for children of divorce – especially during the first few years. Parents need to be diligent in creating new family traditions and activities designed to replace the memories of holidays past. Here are...
By Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW Dear Terry, I read your chapter excerpt “Self-Reliance: Our Greatest Asset, Our Greatest Liability” and could really relate. My parents divorced when I was four years old and I grew up really fast. I was an only child and I learned to take...
By Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW While all couples need autonomy and closeness, many couples struggle with the pursuer-distancer dance and feel chronically dissatisfied with their degree of intimacy. A problem exists when the pattern of pursuing and distancing becomes...
By Lisa Arends I’ve never been one to believe in soul mates. Even when my 22-year-old self said “I do” to the man I thought was perfect for me, I didn’t perceive him as “the one.” And that idea may have saved me. Because when the man-who-wasn’t-the-one decided to...
by Lisa Gabardi, Ph.D. The teen years are exciting and scary, for teens and their parents. Teens are developing their identity while exploring friendships, romantic relationships, and the larger world. Experimenting, trying new things, and taking risks are normal and...
Daughters of Divorce
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