25+ Self-Care Ideas for Divorce Recovery in the Tacoma Area
Practical Ways to Care for Your Mind and Body During a Family Law Case
Going through a divorce, legal separation, or child custody dispute can be one of the most stressful and emotionally draining periods of your life. At Morfitt Family Law, we believe taking care of your mental, emotional, and physical well-being is just as important as handling legal documents. Whether you’re grieving, angry, overwhelmed, or simply exhausted — you deserve time to rest, heal, and reconnect with yourself.
Below are some local, realistic, and often low-cost self-care ideas to help you navigate this chapter — and remember that you’re not alone.
Outdoor Activities to Clear Your Head
Sometimes, just getting outside can reset your perspective.
Walk around or rent a kayak at Owen’s Beach, Tacoma
Hike Point Defiance Trails for fresh air and natural beauty
Sign up for a 5k like Sound to Narrows or a Tacoma City Marathon event
Order a litter pick and go for a productive neighborhood walk
Take the polar plunge with Puget Sound Plungers (Facebook group)
Plant herbs or flowers and watch them grow — just like you. Check out the Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival
Try an Escape Room at Ruston Escape Hour with friends
Local Spots to Sip, Browse, and Reset
Treat yourself to a quiet moment and rediscover what makes you feel grounded.
Grab coffee at Happy Duo in University Place and browse local art like Richard Scott Photography
Attend a concert at McMenamin’s Elks Temple
See live theatre at the Tacoma Armory or Tacoma Little Theatre
Laugh at the Tacoma Comedy Club
Sip and paint with Pinot’s Palette in Puyallup or Federal Way
Take a luxurious bubble bath or try the pools at Olympus Spa Tacoma
Visit the Proctor Farmer’s Market or Waterfront Market at Ruston
Explore Tacoma museums for free every 3rd Thursday Artwalk
Move Your Body, Lift Your Mood
Physical activity doesn’t just help your body — it resets your emotions too.
Take a yoga, spin, or water aerobics class at the YMCA, and sign the kids up for gymnastics or swim lessons
Try axe throwing at The Axe Academy or Stick It at Bullseye Lane. Rumor has it you can bring your old wedding dress to Casting Iron Axe Bar
Dance it out in your living room to your favorite music
Cheer on the Tacoma Rainiers at Cheney Stadium and meet Rhubarb the mascot
Give Back, Connect, and Create Meaning
Helping others can be one of the most powerful ways to heal yourself.
Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity
Make cards with Lutheran Community Services’ Santa for Seniors
Deliver Meals on Wheels with Pierce County or Catholic Community Services
Donate gently used items to Goodwill or The Salvation Army Thrift Stores
Bake cookies and give them all away (okay, keep one or two!)
Write your thoughts, anger, or pain in a journal — then burn the pages when you're ready to let go
Join a support group like DivorceCare hosted by local churches
Learn, Grow, and Rebuild
Start something new — even small steps help rebuild confidence and identity.
Try eating a plant-based diet for 30 days
Learn to play an instrument or basic phrases in a new language
Take a class, read a book, or revisit a forgotten hobby
Final Thought: You Deserve Time to Heal
And most importantly, believe that there is hope for a brighter future even when you can’t see it or feel it.
Going through a divorce or custody battle may be one of the hardest things you experience, but at Morfitt Family Law, we’re here to help take on the burden of legal paperwork, stress, and litigation and help see you through some of the darkest times of your life. While we fight for you and your interests, you can have time to enjoy the best Puget Sound and the Tacoma area has to offer.
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If you’re facing divorce or a custody matter in the Tacoma area, we’re here for you.
Contact us today to speak with an attorney who truly cares.
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