The intense anger of divorce can act as an important counterbalance to sadness and despair. Allowing yourself to experience anger and channeling this feeling into arenas where there is less possibility for negative repercussion can help you heal. 

Sadness, to some degree, is a normal part of the divorce process. It’s important to seek help in the form of medication or talking to a divorce counselor if the sadness becomes depression and continues for more than a week or two.

Allegations of alienation are common in high conflict divorce matters. It can be difficult to distinguish alienation and gate-keeping..The emptiness of a parent’s home when the children are with the other parent and the grief that the parent experiences while missing the children can contribute to these patterns.

Dating again is often part of the recovery from separation and divorce. Taking the time to work on yourself physically, emotionally and mentally before jumping back into the dating pool can increase your odds of finding a new partner.

Separation can make it feel like life as you knew it has come to an abrupt halt. It may seem overwhelming to make necessary decisions, such as where to live or work. Making decisions is empowering and can set you on a path forward. Viewing decisions as subject to future revision as circumstances change may help.

We’re just beginning to understand how the COVID 19 pandemic has impacted intimate relationships. During the pandemic we have all learned how much we need each other. As we head into a winter of social isolation, it’s important to seek emotional support if you are in the midst of a coronanvirus divorce.