Beyond The Decree

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  • The Unexpected Freedom of Being the Only Adult in the House

    Being the only adult in the house felt intimidating at first. But life after divorce brought an unexpected freedom, and I discovered that single motherhood meant creating a home that finally felt like mine.

  • I’m Divorced. I Still Don’t Believe in Divorce.

    I’m divorced, but I still don’t believe in divorce. Three years later, I’ve learned that life after divorce can bring freedom, unexpected challenges, and the realization that two contradictory things can be true at once.

  • What I Wish I Knew Before I Filed for Divorce

    There are things nobody tells you before filing for divorce. From unexpected delays and legal expenses to losing control of the process, here’s what I wish I’d known before I filed.