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the end of an error

Are Divorce Parties Tacky? Who Cares. It’s the End of An Error Baby, Celebrate!

by Candace Sampson

It would seem a lot of people are hung up on the question “Are Divorce Parties Tacky?”, as if Googling the opinion of others should determine your willingness to participate in one. The arguments against divorce parties suggest that they makes a mockery of marriage, and if you’re lucky enough to land on Reddit, you’ll …

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Family Courts Are Failing, It’s Time For a Change

by Candace Sampson

I have struggled with where to pick up the thread to tell this story, because as with all divorce stories, it’s complicated. If I tug on one small piece the entire ball of yarn tumbles to the ground and any sense of cohesion is lost. Then there’s the absolutely mind-boggling number of events that have …

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Going Back to School at 50 – There is no Deadline for Learning

by Candace Sampson

I’m going back to school at 50. Let’s file this under, “Words I never thought I’d utter” for $400 Alex. Like most things in my life over the last year or so though, I’ve come to accept that it’s best to follow my instinct and chase what my heart wants. In this case in particular, …

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Tinder is a Dumpster Fire, Save Yourself the Download

by Candace Sampson

Ugh, the dating scene. Of all the places I want to be right now, dating is ranked just above colonoscopies and root canals. I am completely and utterly apathetic about love and relationships at the moment, which means there is no better time to do a deep dive into Tinder. My cynicism is high and …

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I Have a Freaking Lilac Tree

by Candace Sampson

I have a freaking lilac tree. This news came as quite a surprise to me today, as I was sitting in my backyard doing a deep dive on my feelings. I’ve become a real free diver in this lately, letting feelings, like actual feelings wash over me. Head down, writing down attempt #99 of defining …

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coping strategies after separation

Coping Strategies After Separation – The First 90 Days

by Candace Sampson

The first thing you need to do is call your friends and make them pick a side, right here and right now. Hahahaha. I’m kidding. You’ll know in your heart of hearts which friends you’re getting in the divorce and those are the ones you reach out to.

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Divorce – An Honest Look One Year In

by Candace Sampson

Zsa Zsa Gabor once famously quipped, “You never really know a man until you have divorced him.” She wasn’t wrong, but I’ll go a step further and add that you never really know yourself until you get a divorce. Let’s face it, if you knew yourself well enough in the first place you’d probably still …

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