Life After Ours

the things we finally have words for

Stories about recognition, rebuilding, healing, co-parenting, starting over, and the moments that finally made sense in hindsight.

Life After Ours

Why Does He Only Change When I'm About to Leave?

For months — sometimes years — she asked for the same things. She communicated clearly. She tried every approach she could think of. Nothing changed. Then she packed a bag,...

Why Does He Only Change When I'm About to Leave?

For months — sometimes years — she asked for the same things. She communicated clearly. She tried every approach she could think of. Nothing changed. Then she packed a bag,...

Why Do I Want to Go Back to Someone Who Hurt Me?

She knew what he had done. She knew how it had felt. She knew, with the clearest part of her mind, that going back was not the answer. And she...

Why Do I Want to Go Back to Someone Who Hurt Me?

She knew what he had done. She knew how it had felt. She knew, with the clearest part of her mind, that going back was not the answer. And she...

Gifts for a Friend Going Through Divorce (That ...

She doesn't need a spa gift set. She doesn't need a wine glass that says something cute about surviving. She needs something that actually sees where she is — not...

Gifts for a Friend Going Through Divorce (That ...

She doesn't need a spa gift set. She doesn't need a wine glass that says something cute about surviving. She needs something that actually sees where she is — not...

Every Option Cost Her Something

Halloween falls on his weekend and the costume hasn't been bought. She can buy it, and cover for him again. Or she can not buy it, and watch her child...

Every Option Cost Her Something

Halloween falls on his weekend and the costume hasn't been bought. She can buy it, and cover for him again. Or she can not buy it, and watch her child...

He Asked What My Dreams Were

A note before you read: This article is a personal reflection and general emotional support. It is not medical, legal, or mental health advice. His name was Colin. One L...

He Asked What My Dreams Were

A note before you read: This article is a personal reflection and general emotional support. It is not medical, legal, or mental health advice. His name was Colin. One L...

The Dating Profile Asked What She Did for Fun

A note before you read: This article is for emotional support and general education only. It is not medical, legal, or mental health advice. The box was small. The prompt...

The Dating Profile Asked What She Did for Fun

A note before you read: This article is for emotional support and general education only. It is not medical, legal, or mental health advice. The box was small. The prompt...

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