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  1. Deciding to Date Online

    4/28/12 2:15pm by SinceMyDivorce
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    One of the many aspects of the Fit4Love coaching program that I like is that it's leading me to my goal at my own pace and it isn't one-size fits all dating advice. Joining Meetup groups might work for some but I just don't have time like that. I need to be more focused, more intentional and that's why I decided to start online dating.  Read more >

  2. Marriage Status is Irrelevant

    4/6/12 6:55pm by SinceMyDivorce
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    Since my divorce, the question on so many surveys and registration forms -- most often from medical providers -- about marital status has puzzled me. I could check that I'm divorced, but I'm more likely to check that I'm single, which is how I see myself. The question is rarely "current marital status," so should I check all that apply? Isn't that more about which of life's most stressful events I've experienced? The more confusing and concerning issue, however, is why this information is being collected.  Read more >

  3. Making Time For Dating

    4/2/12 4:24pm by SinceMyDivorce
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    I read a dating advice article recently that basically said dating after divorce is about time, that is knowing when the time is right to start dating and having the time to date. I know I'm on track with the first part but it's the second element that's been testing me.  Read more >

  4. What the Longevity Project Tells Us About Divorce and Children

    3/29/12 2:45pm by SinceMyDivorce
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    In a January Huffington Post article I praised Colorado state Senator Kevin Lundberg for not introducing a bill that would have forced a mandatory cooling off period on divorcing couples in Colorado so they could attend counseling on the effects of divorce on children. It’s not that I’m not favor of education, I’m just not in favor of the government mandating this or even pre-marriage counseling.  Read more >

  5. Dating Advice: Start by socializing

    3/4/12 12:43pm by SinceMyDivorce
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    I'm currently participating in Fit4Love which is a dating advice program with one-on-one coaching from Sheila Paxton.  Read more >

  6. Dating Advice: Identifying Your Values

    2/26/12 4:51pm by SinceMyDivorce
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    I haven't tried online dating. I almost did once but then I started to look at the profile and I panicked. I couldn't think how I'd respond to some of the questions and I was worried that what I would write would be too boring for anyone to be interested in me. Isn't that awful?  Read more >

  7. The Breakdown of a Breakup

    2/26/12 4:27pm by SinceMyDivorce
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    Just recently, I had the opportunity to interview songwriter, producer and instrumentalist Terry Radigan about her new album, the Breakdown of a Breakup. Terry wrote all the songs on the album about three years ago following the end of her twenty-year marriage. As someone who writes about divorce, it was fascinating for me to talk to Terry and to understand that while I probably couldn't pen a song, writing in any form is therapeutic if you allow your writing to be honest.  Read more >

  8. Dating Advice: Know Your Strengths

    2/20/12 8:08pm by SinceMyDivorce
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    I'm currently participating in a one-on-one dating advice coaching program, Fit4Love and Sheila Paxton is my personal coach. The goal of the program is to prepare me to start dating, for me to feel confident about dating and to enjoy dating. We're not even halfway through the program and I'm already feeling much more comfortable about dating. My work this past week was about knowing my strengths.  Read more >

  9. Flirting Update

    2/10/12 2:33pm by SinceMyDivorce
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    Initiating a conversation  Read more >

  10. Valentine's Day After Divorce

    2/5/12 4:58pm by SinceMyDivorce
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    Valentine's Day is approaching and while others may be excitedly shopping for the perfect gift for their loved one, it's a festival that can throw any newly-separated or divorced person into a panic attack. The anxiety isn't limited just to yourself but your children too. Certainly, when my kids were in elementary school, Valentine's Day meant giving cards to every other child in the class and big class party. Sounds fun but your child may be feeling sensitive about his parents no longer being together. So what does Valentine's Day mean now you're solo? Is it still relevant?  Read more >

Mandy Walker

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Mandy Walker
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I'm a 50-something mother of two, blogging about life after divorce at Since My Divorce. I enjoy interviewing women about what they've learn about life, love and themselves since getting divorced. By sharing these stories, we want women who are facing divorce or contemplating divorce, to know it is not the end of the world, that they are not alone. Divorce is always difficult and emotional but if you're willing to do the work, it can lead to a better, happier life.

 

Sharing your personal story not only helps other women, it can also help you. Many of the women I've interviewed have said that talking about their experience was part of their healing. If you like to write, you can share your story through guest posts. If you don't like to write - no problem - I'll write your story for you. Either way, please email me at Mandy@sincemydivorce.com .

 

 

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