5 More Tips to Survive Your First Holiday Season Post Divorce

Divorce brings many changes to the family dynamics, from the way the parents and children interact together as well as with the extended family. During the holiday season, we all want our families to resemble Norman Rockwell’s version, however, divorce squelches that fantasy. … [Read more...]

37 Years ago …

One of the things women often tell me is, "I just want to stop thinking about him!" The truth is you will never stop thinking about him, however, you can think of him without the pain. 37 years ago today, I thought I was marrying the love of my life, and I definitely thought … [Read more...]

5 Tips to Survive Your First Holiday Season Post Divorce

The number one mistake that many newly divorced folks make that ruin their holidays and delay their healing process is simply expectation. You might expect the holidays to be sad, lonely, dreadful and you fear being alone for the rest of your life. The holidays remind you of all … [Read more...]

Ask Cindy: Can I Collect My Ex’s Social Security?

I heard that I can collect my ex-husbands social security. Is this true? Can you tell me how I can prepare for this and if it's a good idea or not. ~Carol, Lovington, NM Yes, you can collect on your ex husbands social security if certain conditions are met. It's real important … [Read more...]

Moving Foward: There is Life After Divorce!

We all hope for that happy ending when we marry the person we love, but unfortunately, life can throw us a curve ball and that happy ending is shattered. Once that dream has turned into a nightmare, the last thing you want is to live the rest of your life miserably. While divorce … [Read more...]