By Allison Pescosolido, M.A., and Andra Brosh, Ph.D.
Founders, Divorce Detox
Divorce is one of the most stressful life changes.
Divorce can uproot everything we know, evoke major fears and leave us feeling unsure of ourselves. Divorce can feel like walking around blindly in a pitch-black room, unsure about the next step, leaving us feeling de-centered, frightened, and alone.
Sometimes we can plan for our life transitions because they are predictable and universal, but the harder divorce transitions are unexpected, and seem to come out of nowhere.
Feeling unprepared for life’s curve balls is overwhelming and can lead to depression
and stress. This causes us to forget the benefits of transitions; that they are an opportunity for personal growth, insight, and knowledge. We know what we are capable of when we transition through a challenging time, and we also learn that we can survive things that feel like they will kill us.
Here are 3 few tips that will help you get through your divorce transition:
