Why Do Women Initiate Divorce More Than Men: 7 Reasons

Marriage is often pictured as the finish line in many stories — that long-imagined day when the narrative is supposed to be complete and “ever after.” But the truth is…

From Loss to Hope: How I Found Joy Again

“Even when we fall, we rise again—a little wiser, a little braver, and with a way better story to tell.” ~Jessica W. Bowman The phone call arrived like a silent…

4 Tips for the Thrifting Enthusiast

Have you always been interested in becoming a thrift-savvy shopper, but unsure how to make the most of your experience? We have compiled 4 tips for the thrifting enthusiast.  …

Using Grocery Coupons to Lower Your Food Bill

By Tracy Achen, Divorce Coach  Having to adjust to a smaller budget is a reality for many divorced women. Housing expenses, child care, and utilities can take up a big…

WINGS Hospital Program Expands into Chicago

WINGS Hospital Program “I Received More Than I Ever Expected” New this year, WINGS received a grant from the City of Chicago to expand the Hospital Program to Chicago. UI…

Coming Out at 50: Love, Loss, and Living My Truth

“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” ~Carl Jung We all had a wild ride during the pandemic, am I right? Mine included falling in…

What Would Make the Better Story? (Why I Chose the Rain)

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.” ~Mark Twain Let me set the scene. It’s…

Vulnerability Is Powerful But Not Always Safe

“Vulnerability is not oversharing. It’s sharing with people who have earned the right to hear our story.” ~Brené Brown Earlier this year, I found myself in a place I never…

Divorced Parents and the Unconscious Damage They Cause

It might be comforting to read of celebrities striving for an amicable divorce, a family shift where there are zero divorce effects on the children, and where, after signing the…

Child Custody and Incarceration – Understanding Parental Right

When a parent is in jail or sent to prison, how will that affect custody of the children? Unfortunately, this is an issue that comes up when a parent gets…