Most Christian women who get divorced are not glad it’s over. Divorce isn’t what they wanted. They are devastated for so many reasons. Here’s why, and here’s how we can ultimately heal from the deep grief of divorce.
Is your husband great at playing dress up?
One moment, usually in public, he speaks sweetly, cuddles the baby, and prays over your family. The next moment, usually in the privacy of your home, he glares at you, yells in disgust, and gives you the silent treatment.
He’s the sun and a raging storm.
He’s heaven and hell.
He’s…? How do you figure out reality? How do you come to terms with the oil and water of who he is?
And what do you do when nobody believes that he and others like him are actually wolves in sweet, little sheep’s clothing?
Feeling like a moldy lemon?
Maybe you’re just an onion.
If you’ve escaped the horror of a destructive relationship, but you still feel numb, anxious, depressed, and like a steaming hot mess…it’s easy to believe that “being jacked up” is the new normal. And your whole identity.
It’s not. In fact, what you’re searching for is closer than you can believe:
You’re still a whole person. Your true self isn’t lost. Your body is actually trying to help you heal. The best of you is still there.
But some of these things are covered by layers. Like an onion.
Coatings of trauma. Blankets of pain. Wrappings of core wounds. Cocooned lies.
Want to know how to find that sweet little onion core again? Sara Richmond and I explore this very question.
There’s a reason why people say all abuse is physical abuse. Emotional abuse is a double whammy, destroying your mind and your body.
Long after the abuse stops, you’re still dealing with the fallout.
It can feel like your body has failed you. Like you’re permanently broken. It can feel hopeless and frustrating.
So how do you regain your health and fitness in the aftermath of abuse?
Kylar has a unique approach, one of endless compassion, wisdom, and empathy. Because he’s been there too. And it works. Now he’s healthy and strong, from the inside out and helping others just like you.
What’s it like to experience divorce as a kid?
You’ve heard from me. You’ve heard from experts. You’ve heard from survivors.
What about the young ones caught in the throes of things they don’t understand. The ones who only know that Thanksgiving, and Christmas, and life, will never be the same again.
Divorce through the eyes of a teen…my own daughter.
As the year ends, the darkness grows. Minute by minute.
Just before Christmas is the longest night of the year.
The holidays are celebrations of love and generosity and joy.
But they’re also bleak and painful to many — like women going through separation and divorce.
So how do you cling to the hope of coming light in your blackest hours?
How do you live with the dark as you wait for the dawn?
Here’s my story and what I’ve learned.
Get the first chapter of my book, Is It Me? Making Sense of Your Confusing Marriage, recommended by therapists. That chapter will help you figure out what’s going on in your marriage.
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