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

What to Say to a Friend Going Through Divorce

Most people say something wrong not because they don't care, but because they're trying to fix a thing that can't be fixed. Here's what actually helps — and what to...

What to Say to a Friend Going Through Divorce

Most people say something wrong not because they don't care, but because they're trying to fix a thing that can't be fixed. Here's what actually helps — and what to...

Breakup Gifts for Her: What to Send When You Do...

You want to send something. You don't know whether she's devastated or relieved, and you don't want to get the tone wrong. Here's how to choose — organized by what...

Breakup Gifts for Her: What to Send When You Do...

You want to send something. You don't know whether she's devastated or relieved, and you don't want to get the tone wrong. Here's how to choose — organized by what...

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...

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