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South African Court Protects Muslim Women's Divorce Rights
Solutions•Apr 1

South African Court Protects Muslim Women's Divorce Rights

A landmark ruling closed a legal loophole that allowed husbands to use Islamic divorce traditions to deny their wives financial protection. Muslim women in South Africa now have the same rights to interim maintenance during divorce as all other married women.

Daily Maverick•3 min read
Grief Expert: No 'Five Stages,' Just Your Unique Journey
Health & Wellness•Mar 28

Grief Expert: No 'Five Stages,' Just Your Unique Journey

After losing her daughter, resilience researcher Dr. Lucy Hone discovered that grief doesn't follow a rulebook. Her new book offers practical tools to help anyone navigate life's overwhelming losses, from death to divorce to job loss.

Stuff NZ•3 min read
Hawaii Mom Wins National Scholarship While Caring for Seniors
Acts of Kindness•Mar 27

Hawaii Mom Wins National Scholarship While Caring for Seniors

Rachel Chai, a divorced mother of two, just received a national scholarship to pursue her social work dreams while continuing her decade-long career caring for Hawaii's elderly residents. She's the only Hawaii recipient this year from a program that awarded $73,000 to caregivers nationwide.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded•2 min read
Couples Sit Apart on Flights and Love It More
Acts of Kindness•Mar 23

Couples Sit Apart on Flights and Love It More

Seat divorce" is the latest travel trend where couples deliberately choose separate seats on planes, and therapists say it's actually strengthening relationships. Partners report feeling more connected after flights when they've had space to recharge on their own terms.

Times of India - Good News•3 min read
Cape Cod Group Offers Free Legal Help to Women in Need
Solutions•Mar 16

Cape Cod Group Offers Free Legal Help to Women in Need

A 25-year-old nonprofit is expanding across Cape Cod to give women facing divorce, job loss, or financial crisis free access to lawyers and financial experts. WE CAN now serves three locations with help from hundreds of skilled volunteers.

Google: volunteers help•2 min read
Utah Mom Beats Cancer, Builds Jewelry Business After Divorce
Acts of Kindness•Mar 15

Utah Mom Beats Cancer, Builds Jewelry Business After Divorce

Jerilyn Brunson learned to weld custom jewelry on a maxed-out credit card after her divorce, then fought breast cancer while launching her business. Two years later, she's cancer-free and empowering other women through her permanent jewelry shop in Lehi.

Google News - Cancer Survivor•2 min read
Dad and Son, 11, Share Final Bedtime After 9 Years
Acts of Kindness•Mar 12

Dad and Son, 11, Share Final Bedtime After 9 Years

A divorced father and his 11-year-old son completed their cherished bedtime routine one last time after nine years, marking a bittersweet milestone in their relationship. His emotional story resonated with thousands of parents facing similar transitions.

Upworthy•2 min read
Ghana Counselor: Support Wives Through Health Changes, Not Divorce
Acts of Kindness•Feb 24

Ghana Counselor: Support Wives Through Health Changes, Not Divorce

A marriage counselor in Ghana is urging husbands to stand by their wives when intimate health challenges arise after childbirth, calling it a time for partnership rather than separation. Her advice comes after a man considered divorce over physical changes he noticed in his wife five months after she gave birth.

Myjoyonline Ghana•3 min read
51 Dogs Rescued After Arkansas Shelter Collapse
Community Heroes•Feb 17

51 Dogs Rescued After Arkansas Shelter Collapse

When a shelter owner's divorce left 51 dogs trapped in failing conditions, Animal Rescue Corps launched one of their biggest operations to save them. One dog named Yoshi had been waiting a decade for a second chance.

Good News Network•2 min read
Army Veteran Regains Strength at 60 After Depression
Health & Wellness•Feb 8

Army Veteran Regains Strength at 60 After Depression

After years of postpartum depression and a difficult divorce, 60-year-old Army veteran Marcia Allen completed the grueling 75 Hard Challenge to reclaim her physical and mental health. Her transformation proves it's never too late to rebuild strength and confidence.

Womens Health•2 min read
South Korea Births Up 6.2% in Fastest Rise in 18 Years
Global News•Feb 6

South Korea Births Up 6.2% in Fastest Rise in 18 Years

South Korea, the world's least fertile country, just saw its biggest jump in births in nearly two decades. The 6.2% increase alongside rising marriages and falling divorces signals hope for a nation grappling with demographic decline.

Good News Network•2 min read
Kids Stay Home: Bird's Nest Parenting Cuts Divorce Stress
Acts of Kindness•Jan 29

Kids Stay Home: Bird's Nest Parenting Cuts Divorce Stress

New research from Estonia shows children thrive when they stay in one home after divorce while parents rotate in and out. The approach prioritizes stability and lets kids grow up without choosing sides.

Medical Xpress•3 min read
NFL Wife Becomes Brain Injury Advocate After Ex's CTE
Acts of Kindness•Jan 28

NFL Wife Becomes Brain Injury Advocate After Ex's CTE

After caring for her ex-husband through brain damage from his NFL career, Jasmatia Schaefering is building a new mission: partnering with the league to help other families navigate post-retirement health challenges. She's proving it's never too late to reclaim your dreams while still showing up for others.

Yahoo Sports•2 min read
Indian Guru's Marriage Advice: Find Joy in Partner's Wins
Acts of Kindness•Jan 27

Indian Guru's Marriage Advice: Find Joy in Partner's Wins

A spiritual teacher's simple philosophy is helping couples rediscover connection in a world of quick divorces and fading sparks. His secret? Stop keeping score and start celebrating each other.

Times of India - Good News•2 min read
Nigerian Stars Reunite After 10 Years Apart
Acts of Kindness•Jan 26

Nigerian Stars Reunite After 10 Years Apart

Actress Tonto Dikeh and ex-husband Olakunle Churchill reconciled a decade after their divorce, stunning fans and fellow celebrities. Their surprising reunion sparked heartfelt reactions about the power of forgiveness.

Google News - Reconciliation•2 min read
Nigerian Stars End 10-Year Feud to Co-Parent Their Son
Acts of Kindness•Jan 25

Nigerian Stars End 10-Year Feud to Co-Parent Their Son

After a decade of public conflict following their messy 2017 divorce, actress Tonto Dikeh and ex-husband Olakunle Churchill have reconciled to focus on raising their son together. The breakthrough came when their son called Churchill "Daddy" for the first time in years.

Google News - Reconciliation•2 min read
5 Couples Found Love in Their 50s After Loss and Divorce
Videos•Jan 18

5 Couples Found Love in Their 50s After Loss and Divorce

When Indian actor Ashish Vidyarthi announced his marriage at 57, he joined thousands proving it's never too late for love. These five remarkable stories show how second chances at romance are transforming lives and challenging old taboos about remarriage.

The Better India•2 min read