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Shine Through: Key Lessons from My Divorce Journey
Discover transformative insights and practical guidance in 'Grab Your Light,' a compelling blog and book offering key lessons on navigating divorce with empowering strategies for a brighter future.
From Blog to Book: Navigating Divorce and Second Chances
Navigating the challenging terrain of divorce as a black, millennial woman, I discovered purpose in sharing my journey through the blog and podcast, "Grab Your Light." Today, I am thrilled to announce the culmination of this experience in the form of a comprehensive guidebook, offering anecdotes, advice, and the strength of a supportive community to guide others through divorce.
Packing My Ex’s Things
Seeing his things around my apartment only served as a painful reminder of what used to be and what was no longer. So I packed them myself.
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Cleaning Social Media
Removing photos of my ex from social media was a visual embodiment of the clean slate I was taking.
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The Relief
Relief came during this process at two different points - once I accepted that my marriage was over, and once my marital settlement agreement was submitted.
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The Confusion
After my ex left, I spent a considerable amount of time trying to figure out what had just happened to me and why. I was constantly wondering…
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The Self-Doubt
Since my husband had left me, a common or logical response would be that I was at fault. Was I not pretty or sexy enough? Not intelligent or accomplished enough? Not a good enough companion or mother?
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The Embarrassment
Because I wasn’t the one who ended the marriage, I felt more embarrassment than shame. I felt embarrassed because I just knew that everyone thought I made poor or rash decisions, wasn’t able to be a good wife or life partner, didn’t know how to pick a good husband, didn’t prioritize my daughter’s wellbeing over my own, or was hiding some great deficiency that would cause a man to leave me.
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Discover how to plan a memorable bridal shower as a second-time bride in this insightful guide.