Scary Mommy

Aug. 4, 2025

The Divorce Issue

August 2025

This Is Your Year!

So you've gotten divorced. Now the next phase begins. In this issue, Scary Mommy dives into what comes next: the new relationships, the new heartache, and more. It'll be fun, promise.

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grid worthy
We Announce Weddings. Why Not Endings?

I announced my divorce on Instagram. You should, too.

by Scarlett Longstreet
Lifestyle

The First Time I Had Sex After My Divorce I Cried. And You Might, Too.

I wanted that night to be the end of mourning my marriage. But my feelings weren’t ready.

Onwards

I Didn’t Speak Up In My First Marriage, But Now I Know Better

I finally learned that not communicating isn’t noble. It’s harmful. And once I saw that, I couldn’t unsee it.

lessons learned

My Kids Figured Out My New Relationship Before I Told Them— & That Was A Good Thing

Hindsight is, as always, 20/20.

Split Decisions

Who Gets The Friends In The Divorce? The Answer Depends

Are there rules? Are certain people off-limits?

the 411

The Divorced Mom’s Dating Guide To Red Flags (Abridged Version)

And some green flags, too, for good measure.

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splitting hairs
By Sarah Aswell

Tia Mowry Clapped Back To Criticism That She's Not A Single Mom

The actor divorced Cory Hardrict in 2023, but he's still in her life as a co-parent.

🚨 Caught Off Guard
By Ilyssa Panitz

I Stumbled On My Partner’s Secret Divorce Searches Online. WTF Should I Do?

What financial and legal experts say you should do if you ever accidentally discover that your partner could be plotting their exit.

peaks and valleys
By Katie Garrity

What Is Normal Marital Hatred? The Relationship Phenomenon Explained

"The essential rhythm of all relationships is harmony, disharmony, and repair."

More Than "Just A Pet"
By Sarah Michelle Sherman

No One Warns You What Divorce Does To The Family Dog

I expected to cry for my son, for myself, for the life I thought I was building. I didn’t expect to cry for our dog — or to feel guilty that I couldn’t protect her from the heartbreak, too.

Co-Parenting
By Katie McPherson

What Is Parallel Parenting & Is It Right For Your Kids?

Some exes simply can’t be reasoned with.

Meet her in the middle
By Megan LaCreta

Maren Morris On How Sheryl Crow Inspired Her Co-Parenting Style

Singer Maren Morris shared how she's navigated the dating scene and her sexuality post-divorce in an interview with TZR.

Moms Are Tired, Y'all
By Julie Sprankles

“Default Parent Divorce” Is On The Rise — & It’s About A Lot More Than Chores

Anecdotally, more and more marriages appear to be buckling under the weight of the invisible load.

The Kids Are Alright
By Samantha Darby

What Is "Birdnesting" In Divorce?

The cutesy term sounds like a perfect solution, but is it?

dad love
By Sarah Aswell

Joshua Jackson Opened Up About Co-Parenting & The Response Has Been Very Mixed

The star split with Jodie Turner-Smith in 2023. The pair share a 5-year-old daughter, Juno.

Parenting
By Katie Garrity

This Stepmom Wants Her Husband To Stay Home With His Bio Kids Whenever They're Around

He would rather go out and play poker.