By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC What makes the holiday season so challenging for parents considering divorce, moving through the process or transitioning after divorce?  Memories of the past. So many difficult emotions come up. It’s frightening to think of what lies ahead when a marriage breaks apart. It’s hard to face the differences in our life, especially all the unknowns looming ahead. For many, there’s a the challenge of facing lonliness versus being alone and content. Be aware of what you are telling yourself. Expectations set us up for disappointment. When we focus on the past and make comparisons, that’s when we feel the pain and sadness more acutely. Feeling powerless adds to the pain and frustration. How does your mindset, beliefs and expectations impact your holiday experience? Our attitude influences how we handle any challenge. We need to understand that change is natural in life. Accepting change is essential for

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Rosalind Sedacca Divorce, Dating & Empowered Living

Rosalind Sedacca, CLC is a Dating In Midlife Expert and Dating & Relationship Coach. She is the co-author of 99 Things Women Wish They Knew Before Dating After 40, 50 & Yes, 60! Rosalind provides webinars and courses on dating and relationships for single women and men and is a blogger for many websites and blogs on divorce, dating and relationship issues. She is the founder of the Child-Centered Divorce Network and host of the podcast: Divorce, Dating & Empowered Living. In addition she has co-created several online programs and courses for singles which can be found at: www.womendatingafter40.com, www.womendatingrescue.com and www.mensdatingformula.com. Contact Rosalind directly at rosalindwrites@gmail.com.