Much has been written about surviving a divorce. One sees articles, for example, about "Getting Through a Breakup", "Getting Over a Breakup", and "Getting Back in the Swing of Things After a Breakup". In this article, I thought it would be helpful to give you a summary of these many points, so you could draw a plan for the beginning of your new life after divorce.
Give Yourself Time To...
As a divorce coach, I'm accustomed to the emotional upheaval a person going through divorce feels. But recently I've tuned in to the "collateral damage" caused by a divorce--the impact of divorce on friends. Insecurity, grief, resentment, and anger are common reactions as friends are forced to regroup and rebuild relationships with the now uncoupled individuals.
If a couple experiences...