Overcoming Post-Divorce Sadness

Overcoming Post-Divorce Sadness

The first weekend without your kids can be lonely. The house is too quiet, causing you to think too much. This sadness is part of divorce that no one mentions. No one can help remove this sadness. You’ll need to work through this change as you transition into your...
Finding Joy Again

Finding Joy Again

When your spouse dies, there can be an emptiness so hard to describe. Many surviving spouses can easily slip into depression. They often question if they will ever find joy again. Grief is experienced differently for each person. While there are five stages of grief,...
Circle of Friends for Mom

Circle of Friends for Mom

Your mom is finally retiring. She’s 70 years old, unmarried, and lives alone. Her independent lifestyle and high-energy creates a youthful appearance. She’s definitely not “elderly.” Now that she’s retired, do you know how she will spend her time? Sure, she’ll finally...
Don’t Overlook LTC When Planning For Retirement

Don’t Overlook LTC When Planning For Retirement

How long you live in retirement is one unknown. Another significant unknown is your health as you age. While you may not need medical care, you may need long-term care (“LTC”). This type of care begins when one experiences a deterioration of physical and/or mental...
“I Want More From Life”

“I Want More From Life”

In my practice, I have the opportunity to meet individuals at all stages of their divorce. I have clients who are contemplating divorce; some are going through the divorce process; others meet with me after their divorce (aka post-divorce). In order to help them with...