Rebuild Your Life After Divorce

For anyone out there reading this, if you are in a relationship where your voice is diminished or if you have forgotten who you are because you are living in the shadow of someone else, there is hope. There is a way out.

I was in a very unhealthy marriage for 20 years. I lost sight of me, who I was, what was important to me, and more importantly, my belief in myself. I forgot about my gifts, lost my confidence, and became a different person. I shrunk, lost my voice, and stopped engaging with the world in the way that I was meant to.

Slowly I stopped doing what I loved, felt depressed and anxious a lot of the time, and withdrew. I took care of my children, house, and husband. I just forgot to take care of me.

My life changed when he asked for a divorce. It was something that I had wanted for many years but knew that I wouldn’t be able to be the one to walk away.

Divorce doesn’t have to be the end. It can be a beautiful beginning! The divorce was the best thing that ever happened to me!

I had to rebuild my life, rediscover myself, and reimagine a new life and career for myself.

I was blessed because I had my two loving sons, my family, close friends, and an amazing therapist who helped me come out on the other side. I was fortunate to have the resources to go back to school to get my Master’s in Counseling, worked hard and had a variety of  jobs that helped me to land where I am today…doing exactly what I love to do.

My message is to anyone that is in a similar situation or is clawing back from an unhealthy relationship-Your voice matters. Your gifts are meant to be shared with others. Look for the helpers, follow your passion, and know that behind all of the layers of your self-protection, you are in there and just waiting to come out. Invest the time in getting to know yourself better. Learn about what you value, what you are interested in, and most importantly, what YOU need in your relationships, career, and in your life.

Not sure where to begin? I’m happy to share resources, tips, strategies, and help you to find your path. Book a complimentary consultation call.