The holidays have a way of shining a spotlight on everything—our joy, our stress, our families, our loneliness, our magic, our mess. And for divorcees, the season can feel a little different than it used to. Not worse. Not better. Just… different.   The truth is, once you’ve walked through a significant transition like divorce, your holiday wish list changes, too. You stop wanting the stuff that looks good on paper and start craving the things that feel good in real life.   S

The holidays have a way of bringing out all the emotions—nostalgia, excitement, stress, and yes… the occasional why-is-this-so-hard  moment. When you’re divorced and co-parenting, the season can feel even more layered. Between juggling schedules, managing expectations, and trying to make the holidays memorable for your kids, it’s easy to feel pulled in a million directions. But here’s the truth: you can  create a joyful, meaningful holiday season—one that honors your children

Feelings of joy and cheer often accompany the holiday season, but for single individuals, it can also bring about a mix of emotions....