Category Archives: Drafts

Sucking It Up For The Kids

By Alison Patton | Published: December 11, 2015

One of the nicest things my parents did after their divorce was to spend Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner together as a family, not just one year but several. At the time, I didn’t realize how unusual this was, nor did I have any understanding of how difficult this must have been for each of my […]

Goodbyes

By Alison Patton | Published: April 30, 2015

This poem is dedicated to divorced dads and moms everywhere who say goodbye to their children every week. Goodbyes Two houses, two years 4 x 24 goodbyes You would think it’s be easier after so much practice. The heart must mend fast because each time it breaks anew. – Alison Patton January 2015 All Rights […]

Insightful Article About Mediation

By Alison Patton | Published: March 20, 2015

Divorce coach, Laura Miolla, wrote an article about mediation that’s well worth reading to get a better understanding of why and how mediation works. Check it out by clicking here. (A tip: if you type in your name and email address when you’re on Laura’s website, MoxieLife, you get to download her “Divorce Survival Guide” […]

New Online Magazine for Single Parents

By Alison Patton | Published: February 19, 2015

Solo Parent Magazine  launched this month.  Check it out at http://soloparentmag.com/.  Articles on divorce, parenting, health, money — all geared for single parents. The lineup includes some well-known bloggers. There’s a community chat forum too.  They’re featuring one of my posts, which is how I met the co-founder. (By the way, I have no financial […]

My Midlife Crisis — If Only I Had Time for It

By Alison Patton | Published: November 20, 2013

(Originally published on Huffington Post Divorce.) I just realized the other day that I’m at the age where I should be having my midlife crisis. In fact, when I think back, my parents went through theirs right about this same time of life. They separated in their mid-forties and my dad moved out. He bought […]