When one of my clients came to me, she was in the middle of her first summer post-divorce, and feeling stuck.
“I used to love summer,” she told me during one of our divorce coaching sessions. “But now it feels… empty. Everyone’s out having fun, going to BBQs, taking vacations, and I just feel alone. Even though I am invited, I feel like I stick out because of my divorce, so I just don’t go.”
This is incredibly common. After a divorce, the change of seasons can hit hard—especially summer, when life around us is filled with sun-soaked images of couples, families, and friends enjoying life.
But my client was ready to shift. Together, we created a simple, realistic plan to help her reconnect with herself and her joy. By last summer’s end, she had taken a weekend trip with her sister, joined a local hiking group, and was back to savoring her favorite iced lattes at the beach—on her own terms.
You can do the same.
Why Summer Can Feel Hard After Divorce
🌞 Summer brings long days, vacation time, and memories of past traditions—many of which may now feel bittersweet.
🌞 It can feel isolating when your old social circles shift or when shared parenting schedules limit your time with your kids.
🌞 If you’re still processing grief, it’s easy to feel “out of sync” with the carefree energy of the season.
But summer can also be a time for healing and renewal.
Tips to Get Back Into Your Summer Groove
☀️ 1. Start Small
You don’t have to fill your calendar with big plans. Start with one simple activity: a beach walk, an outdoor yoga class, an evening concert. Small joys build momentum.
☀️ 2. Create New Traditions
Instead of mourning old routines, create new ones. Plan a special solo picnic, start a Sunday brunch with friends, or explore a new hobby.
☀️ 3. Embrace Self-Care
Prioritize sleep, hydration, movement, and nourishment. And don’t forget emotional self-care—whether through journaling, therapy, or divorce coaching.
☀️ 4. Set Healthy Boundaries
If co-parenting stress is high this summer, remember it’s okay to set boundaries. Communicate clearly and focus on your parenting time with presence and joy.
☀️ 5. Allow Yourself to Feel
You don’t have to force happiness. It’s okay to feel sadness, anger, or grief. Let these emotions move through you—and know they won’t last forever.
How Divorce Coaching Can Help You Shine Again
If you’re feeling stuck in the dark while everyone else is out enjoying the sun—you are not alone.
As part of my services at OC Paralegal Service, I offer Divorce Coaching to help you:
💛 Work through emotional roadblocks
💛 Build new routines and traditions
💛 Regain confidence in your new life
💛 Learn communication skills for co-parenting
💛 Find joy again, one step at a time
You deserve a summer that brings light, not dread.
You deserve to enjoy life again—even if it looks different than before.
📞 If you’d like guidance, support, and tools for moving forward, contact me today.
I’m Karen Fischer—here to walk with you through every season of your divorce journey.
OC Paralegal Service | Divorce Document Preparation & Divorce Coaching
