After my divorce earlier this year, I'll be spending Thanksgiving alone. I couldn't be happier.
I had an emotionally difficult year after my divorce. I've decided to skip all Thanksgiving plans and spend the holiday alone doing what I want.
I craved touch after my divorce. I learned to accept casual intimacy from friends.
I was used to daily hugs and cuddles, but that ended when I divorced my partner. I still craved touch, so I turned to my friends and dogs.
After my divorce, I struggled to talk about it. Here's how I handled the sensitive subject with friends and strangers.
When I divorced, I had to tell many people — my friends, my neighbor, and my dental hygienist. I learned not everyone needs to know all the details.
After my divorce, I took back my old last name. I feel like I took back my identity.
When my partner divorced me, I wanted to take back my identity. I dropped their last name and returned to the one I gave myself as a teen.