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.

Divorce Money & Legal

Financial Aspects of Alimony in Pennsylvania

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Donna Cheswick Many of my clients are confused about the role of alimony in divorce and its impact on ...

Divorce Personal Essay Stories of Inspiration

Forward is the Only Direction

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

Antoinette de Janasz By Antoinette de Janasz My divorce left me in debt, without a car, in a dilapidated apartment, ...

Hospice Senior Care

Providing Comfort and Peace Through Spiritual Care

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Rafael J. Sciullo Carol was a Family Hospice RN assigned to a local skilled nursing facility. One day while ...

Parenting Personal Essay

Bashing Your Ex is Bad News for Your Children

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

We all do it from time to time. Make a sarcastic comment about our ex, criticize something they did or ...

Relationships

Susan’s First Date

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Ariel & Shya Kane It was still cool at 6:30 in the morning as we strolled barefoot with Susan ...