Crazy Time Surviving Divorce and Building a New Life

9780060923099

0060923091

A revised edition of the essential guide for men and women moving through the turmoil of divorce and forging new and richer lives. There is nothing easy about the breakup of a marriage, from coping with loss and failure to dealing with the uncertainty of the future. In this intelligent and insightful book. Abigail Trafford charts this emotional journey identifying the common phases in the evolution from marriage to separation to divorce and eventually to a new life. Based upon her personal experience extensive research and interviews with hundreds of divorced men and women. Trafford offers individuals a better understanding of their own experiences and the message that they are not alone in their pain and confusion. Crazy Time is also an investment in the future - Trafford reveals the telltale signs of a marriage in crisis, and discusses what determines whether a relationship will survive over time. This revised edition includes the most up-to-date research on the personal and economic effects of divorce in adults and children's lives and addresses the special challenges of becoming a single person in the age of Aids. For anyone who has divorced or is considering taking that step. Crazy Time offers a sense of hope and confidence that this transition is not only an ending but can also be a valuable beginning.