Category Archives: Divorcees

You’re 15, you’re married, you’re moving – Tahani’s story

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Doris Belland

Let me ask you a question: What would you do if you came home from school at 15 years of age only to be told by your family that you just got married and you were going to move to … Continue reading →

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The importance of girl time

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Doris Belland

So far I have interviewed a few dozen women for this blog and while they have all had different experiences of loss or divorce, there is a common thread to their lists of advice for women. In short, they recommend … Continue reading →

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The cost of signing without verifying

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Doris Belland

You can never tell what lies beneath a person’s exterior. My friend Diana is a great example of that. I’ve known her for years and while I can’t quite remember how we connected, I can tell you that from the … Continue reading →

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First illness, then deception – Karen’s story

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Doris Belland

Karen’s plan was fairly straightforward: Find satisfying work, meet a great guy, have two children and live a joyful life. During her twenties it seemed that she was on the right track. Things looked good. Don entered Karen’s life when … Continue reading →

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When things get ugly – Diane’s story

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Doris Belland

Diane and John were an impressive couple living what appeared to be a great life. She had a management-track job with a large, IT company and he was a successful academic researcher. Both had strong salaries and promising prospects. The … Continue reading →

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