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The Divorce Whisperer: Have You Become 'That' Girl?

I’m NOT The Divorce Whisperer: Have You Become ‘That’ Girl?

2017-02-22
By: Live by Surprise
On: February 22, 2017
In: Divorce
With: 9 Comments

Have you become a divorce mentor?  Not an official one, with a shingle.  I mean unintentionally – did you become someone that it seems that everyone who is contemplating/going through a divorce feels the need to speak to? Not the Divorce Whisperer, but sort of like the Divorce Yoda…”The divorceContinue Reading

The Dreaded Mediation

The Dreaded Mediation

2016-04-28
By: Live by Surprise
On: April 28, 2016
In: CoParenting, Divorce, Parenting
With: 23 Comments

I know you all have been waiting with bated breath to hear what happened at my recent mediation appointment. I’m happy to report that it went much better than I expected. And as a bonus, (although I felt like it), I did not punch the Goblin King. As we enteredContinue Reading

Cross Your Fingers (and Maybe Your Toes?)

Cross Your Fingers (and Maybe Your Toes?)

2016-04-21
By: Live by Surprise
On: April 21, 2016
In: CoParenting, Divorce, Parenting
With: 12 Comments

After my Easter post and against my better judgement, I agreed to meet the Goblin King for mediation a few days later than the original date that was offered to us.  That day is today.  I got myself a new t-shirt to wear to the meeting. I’m going to ask youContinue Reading

Why Parenting Coordination Didn't Work for Me

Why Parenting Coordination Didn’t Work for Me

2014-02-02
By: Live by Surprise
On: February 2, 2014
In: CoParenting, Divorce
With: 7 Comments

If you couldn’t make the partnership work before the divorce, chances are you an your ex will have irreconcilable differences in your co-parenting styles after divorce as well. Some people have it easier than others.  If both parents are willing to put their differences aside for the sake of the children,Continue Reading

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Doctor Who: The Forgotten
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The Other Emily
Tracing Your Ancestors in Lunatic Asylums: A Guide for Family Historians
Memories of Tomorrow
The Mercy of Snakes
Red Rain
The Praying Mantis Bride
Photographing the Dead
In the Heart of the Fire
The Painted Girls
The Other Typist
The Woman Who Stole My Life
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