For those who have recognized their portion of responsibility for the dissolution of their marriage, accepted and anticipate their Soon-to-be-Ex’s limitations and personality quirks while being cognizant of their own, and can flow with the disturbing surprises and often aggravating conversations ...

By Karen McMahon

Perfectionism and divorce are a lethal combination.  We begin with an impossible task.  We are going to do this divorce thing right...the best...unfaltering.  What does that even mean?!

• Make the best decisions
• Handle everyone’s reaction perfectly
• Say the right thing
• Do the
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By: Karen McMahon

Recently single again, I have watched my reluctance to get back into the dating game.  In examining my resistance, limited beliefs and fears as they came up, I realized how many of us go through similar struggles.  I plan to share parts of my journey with you in the hopes of ope...

We discussed Awareness as the first step toward peace…a practice of mindfulness or witnessing our thoughts, feelings and actions.  Instead of seeing things as happening to us, when we are aware or conscious of our part in every circumstance, we realize we have choices.  Awareness Enlightens us so th...

By Karen McMahon

When circumstances happen in our lives that are contrary to our dreams, our natural reaction is to resist.  I have recently written about acceptance of the people in our lives for who they are and the circumstances for what they are.  That is much easier said than done.

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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, ...

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 ...

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...