Divorce Talk with Michelle

When Divorced Parents Come Together for a Wedding: What You Need to Know

Weddings are meant to be joyful, meaningful milestones — a celebration of love, family, and a new beginning. But for parents of the engaged couple who are navigating divorce (or are divorced), weddings can also bring something else: Unexpected emotion.… Read more

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Gray Divorce: Why More Couples Over 50 Are Ending Long-Term Marriages

For decades, divorce was most commonly associated with younger couples, often occurring within the first ten years of marriage. But that pattern has been changing. While overall divorce rates have declined in many places, divorce among couples over 50 has… Read more

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Do Men Handle Divorce Better Than Women?

One of the most common beliefs about divorce is that men move on faster than women. You hear it often. Men don’t want to talk about the divorce. They shut down, focus on work or routines, and appear to carry… Read more

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A Powerful Children’s Book About Divorce That’s Changing Conversations

Divorce is super hard. For adults, it’s overwhelming. For children, it can be confusing, frightening, and completely out of their control. One of the most common — and damaging — thoughts a child has during divorce is: “Is this because… Read more

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Parental Alienation: Why You Should Never Badmouth Your Ex to Your Kids

It all started in a University lecture Hall… I’ve mentioned before that I have a BA in Social Sciences, with a major in Sociology. I still remember sitting in one of my first university lectures—hundreds of students packed into a… Read more

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Shifting Gears at Midlife

Welcome to the very first Divorce Talk blog post. I’m Michelle Smith, certified as a divorce coach, and I’m here to give you real talk, steady guidance, and practical strategies to help you not just survive divorce—but rebuild a life… Read more