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Divorce is a journey that extends far beyond the date your papers are signed and your decree is issued. There is a lot of healing to be done and logistical life changes to be faced, but there’s more to the process than just changing your address and legal marital status.

Navigating a new chapter one breakdown and glow-up at a time

Have you ever set a full moon intention? Admittedly, this was never on my radar, but over the last year, I’ve started a spiritual journey that has caused me to pay attention to certain bookmarks in time, like the full moon. Without getting too deep into the purpose and ritual

In some small ways, I think I will always grieve the loss of the family that I set out to create at 26-years-old when I married my ex-husband. 👰🏽‍♀️ I poured everything I had into the life we were building and the fact that it looks so drastically different from what

Milestone events in our lives aren’t always the ones we expect them to be. Certainly, many of us can vividly remember details from our graduations, weddings (even if the marriage didn’t last), births of our children, loss of a loved one, and the other events we commonly associate

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, meaning we receive a commission if you decide to make a purchase through these links, at no cost to you. Healing through divorce is a journey of twists and turns, victories and setbacks, among many other things. Throughout my journey, I read several books

The thirteenth of May would’ve been my 24th wedding anniversary. I literally laid in the bed all day. I wasn’t sure why at first, but my body knew. I didn’t even really want to talk to or interact with anyone until my oldest daughter (19), sent a

Did you know you can divorce things other than a spouse or partner? Let’s explore this idea by starting with the dictionary definitions of divorce. Typically, we think of the term related to marriage used as a noun or verb in the following ways: * the legal dissolution of a

When going through the experience of separation/divorce, one of the new things you may now find yourself navigating is what to do with your extra alone time. For many (myself included), an abundance of newfound alone time can feel intimidating. But, one of the most helpful things you can

“I am praying for your marriage.” “Have you prayed about it?” “Just open your Bible.” “God has someone better for you.” “He is such a good father.” “God has a plan.” “You should date Jesus.” “Kids are resilient.” “I’m so sorry.” Unsurprisingly, no one suggested that I burn my

My name is Bethany and I am a divorce freedom evangelist. Initially unsure of myself and my message, I’m now an enthusiastic prophet of how divorce can create joy and optimism in ways I would have never imagined. Initially, divorce was a means to an end—a necessary act

We recently led our first course to discuss the three pillars of self-care to prioritize when going through a divorce or separation. Below is a brief summary of what we discussed and links to aforementioned resources. Missed the webinar? Watch a recording of the live course. Importance of self-care during

In a world that is cluttered with overwhelming amounts of divorce advice and information about co-parenting and related topics, we are committed to sharing information and resources in relatable and easily digestible formats. To this end, we thought we’d start with questions to ask a coach, therapist, or expert

Before writing ‘dear friend’ notes for @sincerelydivorced, I wrote notes to myself (and hung them on the inside of my medicine cabinet). I wrote these in 2019 as it was becoming more clear that my marriage was no longer a psychologically safe space for me. I was so very sad

When you are going through divorce, everyone (and I mean EVERYONE), is eager to step-up to the plate to offer their opinions, feelings, and advice—sometimes guided by the rigid thinking of societal and religious traditions. Your brain is spinning, your emotions are all over the place and if you

While so many want us to scramble and proclaim that a new version of ourselves will arrive when the calendar says it’s a new year, we have three tips for reclaiming and reframing the well-worn “new year, new you” narrative. 1. Normalize your own timing. The world wants us

The holiday season is complicated for lots of people for a variety of reasons—not just the end of a long-term partnership. Because the world is often tone-deaf to the needs of others who may not being feeling festive and happy, I thought it might be helpful to share a

Growing up, Beauty and the Beast was my favorite childhood movie. I loved the music, I loved the characters, I loved the story, I loved the enchanted rose, and most of all I loved Belle. At 5 years old, my favorite characteristic of Belle was that she had brown hair

According to the dictionary, ‘community’ is defined in two ways—as a group or as a feeling. The dictionary says community as a feeling is “fellowship with others” resulting from shared attitudes, interests, and goals. For the past two and a half years, Hillary and I created community for each

After decades, I am finally started to feel like myself. I am free to be the woman that I have always been but was too afraid to acknowledge within the confines of who the world told me I should be—both independently and in my marriage.

I knew it was coming. I was expecting it. I was looking forward to its arrival. But, when I opened my divorce decree with slightly shaking hands and a deep breath stuck in my chest, I felt…numb.