What Not to say to someone going through a divorce

What Not to say to someone going through a divorce

Learning how to say the right things starts with learning what the wrong things are. I was about to start with, “It blows my mind…”, but I realize it’s actually not much of a surprise to be compiling this list. As a psychiatry resident, I have started to become...
How To Show Up For A Friend Going Through A Divorce

How To Show Up For A Friend Going Through A Divorce

Tips on being there for a friend going through divorce I recently read an article about how important it is, in general, to “show up” for your friends. It got me thinking, specifically, about the toughest time I’ve gone through, my divorce. A few showed up, many...
Broken-Hearted? Throw a Divorce Party

Broken-Hearted? Throw a Divorce Party

We often think of weddings and birthdays as the best times to celebrate. Yet many cultures believe with destruction comes new life. Here are a few ideas about how to turn that divorce or heartbreak into a brand new beginning—starting with throwing a party....