Tag: Starting Over
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What They Don’t Tell You about the Empty Nest Syndrome
Photo copyright by Lorna Tedder What they don’t tell you about the Empty Nest Syndrome is that there are generally two ways it plays out. Most often, I see the kids trying to leave home and start new lives for themselves while their parents become very controlling. By the time the kids leave, the kids…
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The Ball’s in his Court?
Photo credit by Isobel T; creative commons license. I’ve been divorced long enough that few people tell me what to do anymore, or how to do it, or –heaven forbid—how to play the game. Maybe they grew tired of it. Or maybe it was the less willing ear I give them now, accompanied by plenty…
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“Take These Five Words and Call Me in the Morning”
This post has been removed due to harassment issues by readers searching for information on Dr. Matt Dorman, who inspired this essay. The article is now included in the book, Give Your Life Direction.