Without doubt one of the hardest things associated with separation & divorce is the shock of finding oneself alone for long periods of time. Many of us typically experience an abrupt change from constant connection with our partners and children to living on our own. My own journey was in the beginning I know catastrophic. It learnt that acute separation or isolation anxiety is very real. It was so bad I cried at night, in the darkest moments, and struggled to function during my days. I made trips to see my GP through desperation and unfortunately, I could not hide my trauma from my immediate

Many of us have been attending University graduation ceremonies this Summer. We might have met, as I did, our ex partners for the first time in many years as a result. This can be a challenging at worst or at best just makes us slightly nervous. In my own case I knew I was up to the task as of course my number one priority was and is to support my Daughter. Apart from being overjoyed for her I tried to imagine though how I might feel ho before we met and to my surprise I didn’t know. Would I feel reflective, more happy or sad than normal, would I be anxious?

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