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Erase the Date: what happens to your anniversary after divorce?

Pamela — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 19:28:49 +0000

I still have the Save the Date! postcard we sent to our friends & family to announce our engagement and wedding date. It was a cheeky, goofy, blatantly non-traditional design that captured our quirky personalities. The wedding day was pure joy followed by epic mishap. Lather, rinse, repeat. In other words, it was a perfectly […]

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I’m a single mom but I don’t want your pity

Pamela — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 18:14:40 +0000

I ran into an aquaintance the other day. A friend of a friend that I hadn’t seen in 3 or 4 years but I had always enjoyed spending time with her & her family. We chatted for a few minutes while our kids were in swim lessons & as we were rushing to transition to […]

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Lessons learned from dating after divorce & how to be happy within and without

Pamela — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 18:51:53 +0000

Not all break ups have to be devastating. In fact, they can be perfectly mature & respectful if both parties are open & honest. Shocking, but true! Story at 11! Some backstory: I was recently in a relationship with a lovely man. We were together for more than 6 months, ran together, travelled together & […]

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Three lessons little boys learn from their moms

Pamela — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 18:04:43 +0000

There was a Huffington Post article that went viral in my social media circles yesterday. It was an article about the three things that little girls need from their fathers. As the mom of two boys, it didn’t necessarily apply to me, although I do wish my own father had read it when I was […]

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Strong body, strong mind – Staying active during your divorce

Pamela — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:51:32 +0000

I identify as a runner and although it is my sport of choice, I also weight train. Over the years, I’ve tried a variety of sports & activities to supplement my running addiction: I’ve practiced *yawn* yoga, subjected myself to the boredom of pilates & tortured myself with Bar Method. I even tried Cross Fit […]

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With this ring I now dread

Pamela — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:04:11 +0000

Like most girls, I love shiny, sparkly things: sequins, disco balls & above all else: diamonds. But what happens when one of your most prized accessories – your engagement ring – becomes a burden instead of a bauble? When my ex & I separated, I immediately took my engagement ring off but continued to wear […]

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Unexpected delights: Divorce Doula nominated by vancouvermom.ca

Pamela — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:34:51 +0000

Well, I wasn’t expecting THAT. Less than one year after my first Divorce Doula post, I woke up to discover that I’ve been selected as one of the top 30 blogs in Vancouver by vancouvermom.com Hashtag AWESOME! As I’ve said previously I love writing this blog. It gives me an outlet for my erstwhile creative […]

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Small sacrifices, priceless rewards

Pamela — Sun, 05 May 2013 05:04:30 +0000

If you know me or have gotten to know me through my blog, you know that I am a runner. Running is my sport of choice, the closest thing I have to a religion, way cheaper than therapy and best of all? I get to wear pretty running shoes. For fitness, I run 3-4 times […]

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How I Met Your Mother: when do you introduce your kids to your new love?

Pamela — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:58:50 +0000

“How long should I wait before I introduce my kids to my new partner?” If I had a dime for every time I’ve been asked this question, I’d be one rich Divorce Doula! I’d probably even stop writing this cash cow of a blog, patent some cookie cutter response & then sit back to watch the […]

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For the love of running: Why the Boston bombings will not stop me from running

Pamela — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:20:23 +0000

I am a runner. And today, I am especially proud to be a runner. Today, along with the rest of the world, I watched the tragedy unfold at the Boston Marathon finish line. Boston is, along with the New York City Marathon, one of the “holy grails” of running races. All runners watch the Boston […]

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