Life Transitions

Navigating life’s biggest changes—from loss and divorce to parenting, aging, and starting over. Find guidance, support, and personal stories to help you move forward with strength and resilience.

Life Transitions Stories of Inspiration

Recovering From Depression after Losing a Spouse or Partner

BY
The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Wendy Bailey Losing a spouse is an extremely difficult thing to go through. In fact, it is so challenging ...

Divorce Money & Legal

Can’t Afford to Divorce?

BY
The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

Divorce may be difficult, even under the best of circumstances.  And according to the National Marriage Project at the University ...

Parenting

Graduation Day: A Primer for Badly Divorced Parents

BY
The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Marie Hartwell-Walker, Ed.D. Graduation day is soon to arrive, and families are coming together to wish their young people ...

Hospice

Angels, Miracle Workers and Unsung Heroes

BY
The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Rafael J. Sciullo The month of May is an exciting time. Children can see the end of the school ...

Life Transitions Personal Essay Stories of Inspiration

The Triumphant Nature of Love

BY
The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Jim Geary In 1978 I made the agonizing decision to separate from my lover of six years. Matt and ...