Lessons From My Divorce (by Meg)

~ To get through the hardest journey we need take only one step at a time, but we must keep on stepping ~ Chinese Proverb One Journey Consulting is based upon the premise that we are all on one journey. That each of us may take a different path, walking or running through soft grass or [...]

Missed Connections

I remember, during those long years when my marriage was unraveling, thinking that my then-husband had an “issue” with emotional intimacy.  At the time, it was much easier to point the finger of blame in his direction.  Now, ten years and a lot of therapy later, I can see a bit more clearly that the [...]

Be the Butterfly (by Meg)

Over the past two years, I’ve used various activities to cope with my divorce: yoga, meditation, coffee dates with friends, workshops and the OJC retreat, etc. One simple, yet effective coping mechanism has been inspirational quotes taped to my bathroom mirror. They change periodically depending on my current state of mind and emotions. The first [...]

Reflections on a Journey

I write this column from the shores of the Atlantic, watching the crashing waves from the warm protection of my sturdy cottage, witnessing winter’s last gusts before spring takes firm hold of a New England April once again. It’s cold and rainy today, but the forsythia are in bloom and there is no doubt that [...]

Week Two of Base Camp- Finding a Higher Intention

The participant introductions during first week of Base Camp have people focus on their past and present circumstances, which are often mired in fear, pain and frustration due to the separation or divorce. And while it’s very important not to gloss over the difficult emotions, it’s equally important to have a vision of what life [...]

Week One Of Base Camp: The Divorce Story

Week One of Base Camp involves the group members sharing their divorce stories.