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So, “til death do you part” has played itself out differently than you had originally imagined or planned. And now you are facing a whirlwind of emotions while trying to make sense of how you got there and how to proceed with moving forward. Regardless of which stage...
My last Blog entitled, "Emotions Play an Integral Role in Divorce Proceedings and Therefore Must be Understood by the Attorney" explained that "the emotional impact of a divorce is as severe as that of a death in the immediate family" and that "most of the literature...
As the eight children entered the room, we were filled with excitement and anticipation at what the day would bring. Jenni, Sharon and I had been envisioning this day for months. When we first came up with the idea of children teaching children about challenging...
By Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW Divorce goes back five generations in my family. Sharing this fact still shocks me and gives me reason to pause. It’s not that my ancestors didn’t strive to have successful marriages or even brag about those that lasted, it’s just that we...
Dear Tracy, Six months ago, my boyfriend and I of three years moved in together. Taking your advice, I wanted to make sure we were on the same page before making this decision. I asked him if he could see himself marrying me, and he said he could, he just wanted more...
I’ll have to admit that when I became a stepfather, the day I married my wife Terry – in May of 1997 –I really had no idea what I was getting into. I was a stepfather (briefly) for three years in my first marriage. But, I was never a father before, and at the ripe...
By Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW As Father’s Day approaches, it’s a great time to pause and reflect on the contributions that dads make to their daughters following divorce. The media often portrays a demoralized and demeaning image of divorced fathers. The typical...
Many people fear relationship failure. We fear that when we open ourselves up to other people, they will hurt us, and we will lose out on love. Fear of failure can hold us back and prevent us from being our best selves. It limits us by causing anxiety and fostering a...
By Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW Marriage is under intense scrutiny in the media in recent years. As fewer individuals are getting married, it becomes meaningful to ask why marriage is becoming such risky business. Currently, slightly over 50% percent of Americans are...
It’s no secret that marriage rates are on the decline. In 1960, 72% of Americans were married. Today, 50% are. Understandably, there’s a lot of fear and trepidation about marriage. Since the divorce rate has hovered around 50% for decades, the question for many is,...
Daughters of Divorce
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