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The Naked Divorce etiquette for handling your divorce at work if you are the boss

Posted on July 26th, 2011

If you are the boss going through a divorce, the key thing is appoint someone you trust to delegate responsibilities to. Explain to this person that you are dealing with some personal issues at home (don’t get into specifics) and that you will require some extra support in the coming weeks. When you delegate, be […]

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The Naked Divorce etiquette for handling your boss at work

Posted on July 26th, 2011

Firstly, tell your boss what you’re dealing with. Do this in a brief and matter-of-fact way. Ask for a few days off. Deal with any urgent matters that won’t wait until your return to office. If you think you might get overly emotional, write a formal email or letter. THEN… Communicate very clearly with your […]

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The Naked Divorce etiquette for dealing with your divorce at work

Posted on July 20th, 2011

Some people find they need a routine to carry them through a crisis. But the general rule of thumb when facing divorce is that you should take leave from work to gather yourself and even 3 or 4 days will do. Not only will you need this time to be alone to think, but you’ll […]

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Why your friends and family are sometimes the worst support during your divorce

Posted on July 16th, 2011

Although your friends and family are an important part of your life, you may find that they’re ill-equipped to support you through your loss. I found that even though my friends and family were well meaning, they often said or did things that were inappropriate. Whenever we hung out together, my friends would try to […]

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Dating After Divorce…

Posted on June 25th, 2011 Dating After Divorce…

I’m often asked: ‘When is a good time to start dating?’ One of the difficulties people face when they’re ready to start dating is where and how to start. Starting too soon or for the wrong reasons is not going to help re-build your self-confidence or help you become open to new intimate relationships. Let’s […]

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Divorce Cakes – In bad taste or pretty funny? :)

Posted on June 18th, 2011

Everyone knows that one of the best parts of a wedding is the cake, but only a select few know that the same applies to a divorce, as well. As Refinery29 reports, divorce cakes are having a bit of a moment right now, in part thanks to Khloé Kardashian’s sweet treat celebrating the fact that she’s legally […]

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Changing back to your maiden name post-divorce? Think again!

Posted on June 13th, 2011

Now that you are divorced, you may have developed an allergy to your married name. However, before you run to the deed poll office or passport office to discard your old tarnished-self and restore yourself back to your maiden name: think again. It’s more involved than you can EVER imagine… The problem with your new […]

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Find out how hung up you are

Posted on June 12th, 2011 Naked Divorce How Messed up are you

Discover the stages of Break Up and Divorce Recovery in this Quiz Just because the relationship is over doesn’t mean it’s over emotionally for either partner. No matter if the break up or divorce had been  brewing for a while or came on suddenly, without emotional closure it’s impossible to move on. There could be […]

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The Rebound Relationship…

Posted on June 7th, 2011 The Rebound Relationship

Rebound: To do, or not to do? I’ve known people who have started dating almost immediately after divorce… Others may enjoy what are known as ‘transitional sex partners’. These are usually people who become good friends and bed partners during the intervening period between divorce and falling in love again. The important thing is to be […]

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Avoid S.T.E.A.T.s during your divorce

Posted on April 10th, 2011 s.t.e.a.t.s

The way you handle the aftermath of divorce is very important, as this story illustrates. Imagine a child comes home from preschool with her feelings hurt by an interaction with a teacher. Mom asks: ‘What happened?’ The child responds tearfully that the teacher was mean to her. Mom says: ‘Don’t cry. Here, have a cookie, […]

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