About Suzy Brown

Suzy Brown developed Midlife Divorce Recovery as a safe refuge for people healing and surviving the overwhelm of divorce. Starting her first RADiCAL support group in 2003 she's been helping women navigate the journey of divorce ever since.

What Apollo 13 Can Teach Us About Divorce

2023-07-12T14:41:18+00:00

We wanted to share an amazing piece written by one of our RADiCAL women, Seni Lennibur. We hope you find this as powerful and inspirational as we did. Please enjoy. One of my all-time favorite movies is Apollo 13, based on the true story of the aborted Apollo mission to the moon and

What Apollo 13 Can Teach Us About Divorce2023-07-12T14:41:18+00:00

How To Protect Your Mental Health During Divorce

2023-02-17T14:02:26+00:00

Going through a divorce can turn your world upside down. Everything that once felt settled and organized may now have shifted into chaos and uncertainty. These feelings of overwhelm, embarrassment, shame, outward perceptions, judgment, internal turmoil (the list goes on) can start to have a profound effect on your everyday life, mental health and

How To Protect Your Mental Health During Divorce2023-02-17T14:02:26+00:00

Worthy Review: Selling Your Jewelry Online Through Worthy

2022-11-26T23:37:35+00:00

We are reader supported. Some links Midlife Divorce Recovery may be from our sponsors. Here's more on how we make money. At Midlife Divorce Recovery, we believe in rising above divorce in confidence and love. This is one reason we support Worthy.com, a trustworthy and legitimate online jewelry site. At Worthy.com, you can

Worthy Review: Selling Your Jewelry Online Through Worthy2022-11-26T23:37:35+00:00

Using Social Media After Breakups & Divorces

2023-06-25T19:53:16+00:00

Social media after divorce is an ever-present force in society today, and that includes its impact on primary relationships. Breakups, separations and divorces have frequently been affected by, or caused by, social media interactions. The topic of social media and divorce is not only of interest to counselors and sociologists, but to the people

Using Social Media After Breakups & Divorces2023-06-25T19:53:16+00:00

A 5 Step Co-Parenting Plan for Divorced Parents

2023-03-24T13:42:44+00:00

Via Unsplash Divorce can be a harrowing experience for a couple that thought that they would be together forever. If kids are involved, it can be devastating to their sense of safety and certainty. They might even blame themselves for why mom and dad are no longer together. This should motivate both the soon-to-be

A 5 Step Co-Parenting Plan for Divorced Parents2023-03-24T13:42:44+00:00

My Husband Says He Needs Space

2023-02-06T23:06:32+00:00

It’s often not a good sign when your husband says he needs space. However, if you’ve just had a knock-down dragout fight, and in anger and frustration your husband says in a louder than necessary voice, “I need to get out of here! I just need some space!” That’s not usually as worrisome, as

My Husband Says He Needs Space2023-02-06T23:06:32+00:00

Keep Or Ditch Your Married Name After Divorce?

2023-02-06T23:02:59+00:00

Many people view the divorce process as transformative. It gives them a fresh start and a new path forward. No wonder, then, that so many people wonder, “Should I change my name after divorce?” This is a significant personal decision. Your name is part of your identity. You may choose to keep your married

Keep Or Ditch Your Married Name After Divorce?2023-02-06T23:02:59+00:00

What To Do On Your First Date After Divorce

2023-07-12T22:33:28+00:00

If you have been separated and then divorced, especially at midlife after a long marriage, just thinking about a first date after divorce can make you break out in hives and your heart start pounding in your chest. Not only are we nervous about a first date after divorce, but so much happens to

What To Do On Your First Date After Divorce2023-07-12T22:33:28+00:00

How To Forgive & Be Forgiven After Divorce

2023-02-06T23:05:36+00:00

Okay! You are divorced or you are on the road heading to that destination, and you are finally going to have to face the “F” Word after the divorce is final...Forgiveness. Most of you knew this day would come. And you’re probably still not ready. We’re going to talk about divorce forgiveness anyway, because

How To Forgive & Be Forgiven After Divorce2023-02-06T23:05:36+00:00

Should Divorced Parents Share A Birthday Party?

2023-02-06T23:04:08+00:00

After divorce, pretty much everything in our life changes, especially if we have children. That includes how we celebrate birthdays after the divorce is final. During separation, parents may attempt to celebrate birthdays and holidays together, and some couples try to keep that up even after the divorce process is over. One of the

Should Divorced Parents Share A Birthday Party?2023-02-06T23:04:08+00:00