The Courage to Be a Single Mother: Becoming Whole Again After Divorce

Ellison conveys the story of her divorce, & those of dozens of other single mothers, to comfort & empower divorced moms. It is from the inevitable despair, doubt, & fear surrounding divorce that women gain clarity & perspective to summon the courage to move their lives toward the light. Discusses the complexities of divorce, from the practical to the emotional & spiritual: telling one's children, family, & friends; finding an attorney; dealing with visitation & restraining orders; coming up with a new & livable definition of familyÓ; nurturing angry, sad, & confused kids; enlisting support from friends & loved ones; quieting one's inner questioning & guilt; finding faith; & more.Sheila Ellison is the author of 'The Courage to Be a Single Mother: Becoming Whole Again After Divorce' with ISBN 9780756759193 and ISBN 0756759196.