When I got married and had children, I never planned for what would happen in case we got divorced. It was never part of the schedule. But after 3 years of co-parenting after divorce, I’ve learned some important lessons that I want to share, hoping you will never need them!
Category Archives: My journey
Why Can’t My Partner (Friend, Child, Colleague…) Cope With Small Obstacles?
There are people who, when a problem is presented to them, can’t seem to cope with it right away. There are times when I can adapt to issues really quickly (at work). This is a story of when I couldn’t, why that was and what I needed at the time. I know I’m not alone in this, so perhaps it can be helpful to you too.
My Views on Marriage After Divorce
Over the decades, my views on marriage have shifted back and forth quite a lot, influenced by what went on in my life. I was 21 the first time I married. Will there ever be a second time?
What Will it Take For Us to Rest?
Why is it so hard for us to rest? Do you ever just sit still and relax, for hours on end? I want to look at why it is tough, and how I can start building rest into my life.
5 Unexpected Side Effects of Personal Growth
When you (unknowingly) embark on a journey of personal growth, there’s no knowing where you’ll end up. Here are some of the side effects I’ve seen in my life and in the lives of those around me when developing as a person.
How Disappointment Shows Your Hidden Hopes and Expectations
Why do we sometimes feel disappointed when we don’t expect it? What’s behind that sudden emotional reaction? I just received some news which I thought I was prepared for, and yet, it hit me harder than I thought…
What Makes a Good Mother?
A short mother’s day poem I’d like to share with you called ‘A Good Mother…’
10 Ways in which Waldorf Education Shaped Me (And Why My Children Go, Too)
I went to a Waldorf school for my first 16 years of schooling. These schools are quite out there when it comes to lesson content and curriculum, but I am really grateful for the way it shaped me, and here’s 10 reasons why.
I Blogged Twice a Week for a Year – 10 Lessons I Learned
A full year has passed since my first blog post. In the process, I’ve learned quite a bit about this particular work. Here are 10 insights I want to share with you.
What Does Trauma Look Like?
How would you describe a traumatized person? And what does your trauma look or feel like? I’ve dealt with different kinds of trauma over the past three years, and here are some of the key things I’ve learned so far.
Unscrewing Myself 