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Category Archives: divorce

A conversation I will never forget.

January 12, 2013by Spencer 39 Comments

Just before 2pm on Saturday January 12th, 2013. T, K and me are sitting on the sofa, under a blanket, watching Monsters Inc. I am looking after the children at […]

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So this is Christmas…

December 9, 2012by Spencer 13 Comments

I put my ex wife’s Christmas tree up today. Not, not up there you monsters, but in the pot so that it could stand proudly in the house and signal […]

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We both want the same things

September 10, 2012by Spencer 22 Comments

The past few days have been very different for me. In a good way. Since Thursday my ex-wife has been at work conference and these things go on till late. […]

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The old homestead

August 1, 2012by Spencer 11 Comments

This weekend my ex-wife is going to London. She’ll be staying overnight, so I’ll be staying overnight with the children. And while I know lots of it will be fun, […]

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Olives

July 20, 2012by Spencer 23 Comments

On Monday I had some olives. “Big fucking WOW!” I hear you say. Big fucking wow you middle class upstart. Who do you think you are? From council flat to […]

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Wedding wings

July 14, 2012by Spencer 28 Comments

I read a piece on the BBC website about what divorced people do with their wedding rings once they separate and divorce. The link is here and it’s an interesting […]

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Divorce Camp

June 13, 2012by Spencer 23 Comments

I’ve come up with a winning idea. Life’s tough for those who go through a divorce. Being married and then not being married can make you feel like you’ve lost […]

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