Lauren Marie’s Blog
Welcome to my blog, where I share insights on motherhood, life after divorce, co-parenting, and building a personal brand with authenticity and resilience.
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She Won't Go
What am I supposed to do when my child calls crying, asking me to come get her? I ask myself this every single time.
Sharing Children... Or Co-Parenting
Co-parenting means there are stretches of time when your child isn’t with you. No one prepared me for how deeply that would ache.
Child Support? Yes, please.
I didn’t want spousal support. But child support was non-negotiable. Here’s how I approached it with clarity, fairness, and long-term peace in mind
Spousal Support? No, thank you.
Spousal support exists to protect fairness after divorce. But choosing it, or not, is deeply personal. Here’s why I chose to say no.
Checklist: Finances During Divorce
Divorce doesn’t just break your heart. It can completely upend your finances. Here’s the exact checklist I used to stabilize my money, one step at a time.
No Divorced Friends
One of the most painful surprises of divorce wasn’t the loss of a marriage, it was realizing some friendships couldn’t survive it.
My Ex's Friends
When my marriage ended, I expected to lose my ex’s friends too. But instead, they showed me an unexpected kind of kindness.
To Comment or Not?
After I shared my divorce publicly, the love was overwhelming. But the silence from some people was harder to process than I expected.
About the Author
I'm Lauren— a mom, a coach's wife, an author, and a storyteller dedicated to helping women navigate life's transitions with strength and grace. Through my writing, I share real stories and practical insights on topics ranging from motherhood and co-parenting to finding purpose after divorce. Join me on this journey as we embrace resilience, humor, and growth in every chapter.
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Having a newborn and a preteen means learning to meet two completely different kinds of need, often at the exact same time.