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The secret to inviting joy back in…self forgiveness control forgiveness humility illusions joy mistakes pride self condemnation Aug 05, 2013

By Karen McMahon


Do you feel stuck in the past? Do you find that you are having trouble starting over?  What if the very thing that was keeping you stuck had to do with you and your unwillingness to forgive yourself for being…human?

On of my coaching groups was talking about starting over after ...

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I love you, please change! acceptance control forgiveness peace relationships resistance Jul 28, 2013

By Karen McMahon


 

Accepting how people show up in our relationships

One of the most liberating action steps that we can take in ALL our relationships is to accept others as they are.  It is the first step to living in peace with our ex, teenagers, mother, etc.

EVEN if that person is hurtful, ...

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How Can I Trust Without Getting Burned Again? anger betrayal betrayed burned burnt deceit deceived growth honesty pain relationships responsibility trust Jul 01, 2013

By Lisa Brick


There are almost always signs of deceit that announce that those around us are less than honest, trustworthy, or caring in a way that is healthy for all involved.  Knowing what the signs of deceit are can help you to avoid the fires of trust betrayed that burn so deeply and cause so...

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Trust Again? Fogetaboutit! betrayal betrayed divorce trust trusting again trusting ourselves Jun 24, 2013

By Lisa Brick

A major issue around divorce is trust, particularly trust betrayed and the question of "How can I ever trust again?" Let's examine what we commonly refer to as "trust" and explore, given what we consider trust is, if it is wiser to ‘fogetaboutit’, at least as we've been practicing it,...

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Grieving Well: A Pathway to Heal from Divorce acceptance anger denial depression divorce fear love Jun 10, 2013

By Karen McMahon


When our marriage falls apart we understandably find ourselves filled with fear and anger.  Learning how to grieve and to grieve well is one of the many challenges we face.  According to Tad Blackburn, a Family and Marriage pastor, we have three primary emotions, fear, anger and ...

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Entering the radical gateway of acceptance acceptance divorce grief marriage over resistance May 09, 2013

By Karen McMahon


It wasn’t supposed to be this way! How do you find your way toward acceptance?

When a marriage crumbles, no one rejoices.  The dream of happily ever after dies with struggle on the part of both husband and wife.  One might fight hard, another might shut down, or avoid and seek c...

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Embrace Turbulent Times: Survive the Suck of Divorce divorce emotions finances strategies struggle survive Apr 10, 2013

By Lisa Brick


This post offers strategies drawn from the natural world that, when utilized, will allow you to survive divorce by keeping your head above water until you can reach solid ground during the emotional and financial upheaval of divorce and it’s aftermath. At the initial stages of coach...

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A Path To Peace During Divorce divorce peace peaceful divorce separation Mar 20, 2013

By Karen McMahon


 

We have all heard that nothing is certain but death and taxes yet another certainty we have all experienced  is adversity.  None of us escape life without trials and tribulations, both large and small.  Certainly divorce falls into the category of a large trial and all that co...

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The Secret to Mastering Relationships attitude change dating divorce love new beginnings relationships Feb 28, 2013

By Karen McMahon


Our lives are an ongoing chain of relationships with those who have known us for a lifetime to our friends, co-workers, companions, neighbors, bosses and employees.  Some are warm and wonderful while others can cause a constant rub. The key to mastering all our relationships is t...

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Early Stages Of Divorce coping with divorce early stages of divorce navigating divorce Jan 01, 2013

ARE YOU HAVING A HARD TIME COPING WITH DIVORCE?

Blindsided by your spouse’s decision to leave or struggling with guilt, fear and uncertainty about your choice to divorce? If you are deep in pain, struggling with confusion or frustrated by your inability to focus, we can help you cope with divorce.

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Life After Divorce life after divorce move on post divorce ready Jan 01, 2013

READY FOR YOUR LIFE AFTER DIVORCE?

Ready to put divorce behind you and consciously create a new beginning?  Considering meeting new people and desire a healthy and supportive relationship?

Has life after divorce left you stuck in a rut of fear and resentment and you want to find a way to embrace y...

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Change change effort feelings resist Oct 09, 2012

One of the things I struggle with is change.   The need for it keeps sneaking up on me.  Tenacity is one of my gifts.  On the one hand, it is a gift to be able to stick with something until it is completed.  On the other hand, it prevents me from seeing what might really be happening as I put my hea...

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