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Welcome to More + Merrier Life. A Seattle based lifestyle blog for those who want a cozy space to feel inspired, understood and in on the joke.

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With love,

Steph

Recent Posts

Divorce Anniversary
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Divorce Anniversary

Today is my one year divorce anniversary. This time last year, I opened my email to the subject ‘Final Orders’ and ‘The Commissioner has reviewed and signed your orders for divorce.’ in the body of the email. A tidy pdf attachment rounded out the technical and unceremonious dissolution of our marriage.

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Telling my Kids About Divorce + How we Survived the First Year
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Telling my Kids About Divorce + How we Survived the First Year

One year ago today, the day after my daughter’s third birthday, I sat down with my kids and their Dad and told them that we were getting a divorce. 

We planned our conversation with them carefully, read as many articles as we could get our hands on and prepared for the most heartbreaking response. 

What they actually said wasn’t in any article I read, and I had a hard time wrapping my head around it for a long time.  It was a reminder that every single part of a divorce story is unique for everyone who goes through it. 

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