Some marriages last a year and others last decades – but from what we’ve seen, divorces are always difficult. It’s often disruptive emotionally, socially, financially and the emotional wounds can leave us less ready to take on challenges right when we need that strength the most. In an effort to help those going through divorce or separation, we have put together stories from others who have gone through divorce.
Leah Hadley
Overcoming divorce was a journey, not a single moment. In the beginning, I was just trying to get through each day. I was caring for my kids (3 under 8), supporting my clients, and quietly holding my own pain. There was a lot of uncertainty and emotional exhaustion, but I gave myself permission to not have all the answers right away. Read more >>>
Natosha Harris
Divorce is one of the most devastating experiences a person can face, especially when a child is involved. For me, the hardest part was silencing the noise around me while reconciling with the fact that the family I had envisioned—marriage and children growing up in a two-parent household—was unraveling. Read more >>>
Donnica Houston
Going through divorce was one of the hardest seasons of my life. It tested me in ways I never imagined—emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. But I made a decision early on: I would not allow this process to break me. Instead, I chose resilience. I leaned fully on God, because I knew my own strength wasn’t enough. Read more >>>
LaTonya Bynum, MPH, MCHES
Divorce was not just the end of a marriage—it was the beginning of rediscovering myself. For a year after filing, I grieved deeply. I placed my bed on the floor as a symbolic act to ground myself, removing the temptation to seek a new partner before healing the broken parts within me. Read more >>>
