Divorce (or a breakup ) is grief , remnants of love , and freedom all fighting for space in the same body, in the same psyche. It can be confusing and invigorating. It can also be celebratory, yet nerve-wracking. Sometimes the heaviness of it can convince you that staying is better than leaving (or being left…). Sometimes the heaviness switches to a sigh of relief as the pain of trying to hold on to what can’t be held is finally released. You may not be the one going through a divorce or a breakup, but maybe your friend is on the precipice of change heading into the new year. So…..here is what you have to do to help them in the new season. For Starters, This is not the time for neutrality, balance, “Well, I see both sides,” or “Maybe you should pray for him/her.” Nobody, and I mean nobody, wants to hear that. Your friend is not in that space yet. So, what do you do? I’m glad you asked. Here’s how to support your friends through a divorce, or a breakup, the right way. (A quick not...
This blog is dedicated to the serious comedy, & at times not so comical, thing we call called "Life". I've been holding back and now somebody's going to get it--not really, though. Hopefully, you will read, laugh, respond and feel like these writings speak to you.