For many, marriage is foundational and so when a marriage falls apart it can feel like your foundation is crumbling and that your entire life is about to come crashing down. The emotional turmoil, financial repercussions, social changes, impact on your children and a host of other concerns can be overwhelming. We live in a world that never stops – jobs, bills, summer camp for the kids, taxes and more just keep going at full speed even as you struggle to face this massive change affecting your life. Below, we’ve shares stories and lessons from some of the bravest folks we know.
Lena Drake
Filed the paperwork. Spring cleaning is not only applicable to housework. Sometimes you have to take a good long look in the mirror and say, “Oops.” There’s always a way to improve your situation. Listen to your body, stop justifying unhealthy behavior, and save yourself—you are the cavalry. Read More>>
Besima Rios
FROM HEARTBREAK TO HEALING: MY JOURNEY OF TRANSFORMATION Even though I was the one who filed, I never wanted to get divorced. It felt like the biggest failure of my life. I had to tell myself that just because a decision hurts, it doesn’t mean it was the wrong decision. I was so heartbroken. Read More>>
Lyn Phares
I was married young, at 19, and divorced by 21. My husband was an abusive alcoholic, and though I knew about his struggles when we married, I naively believed that marriage and parenthood would inspire him to change. Over time, I realized he wouldn’t — but pride kept me from admitting I’d made a mistake. Read More>>
