08/12/2023
Hey, I'm about to tell on myself...
I want to share something with you that I don’t normally talk about. It's something that I believe will resonate with a lot of people, especially anyone who's recently gone through a divorce.
You see, I'm not just your average kick-booty attorney. Yes, you may know me as a career-driven and successful lawyer and leagal consultant, but there's another side of me that I want to open up about. When I went through my own divorce, I experienced a whirlwind of emotions that left me feeling overwhelmed and in emotional turmoil.
In fact, one afternoon as I was writing a check to my Ex (yeah, I was on the “payor” side of the divorce), I held my pen hovering over the memo line. I was so angry. I was about to write “I hope you choke on this check” and stopped myself. I had to admit that I was becoming the “bitter Ex” that I had swore I would never become.
That moment with the check was a sign that I was caught in what I call the "grudge loop." Every day, I would wake up consumed by anger, bitterness, and resentment towards my ex. It affected every aspect of my life – my work, my relationships, and my ability to move on and find happiness.
One day, I realized how my anger (and my desire for my Ex to “get what he deserved”) was turning me into the cliche of “bitter ex-wife”. Turning me into a version of myself that I didn’t really like and barely recognized. I started searching high and low for answers. I read countless self-help books, went to workshops, gave therapy a shot, and even tried all kinds of coping mechanisms. But no matter what I did, I couldn't seem to break free from the cycle of negativity.
It was during that time that I realized there was a gap in the support available for high-achievers. We were told to forgive, to let it go, but no one would ever explain how to do it. That's when I realized that if I wanted to be free from the past, I was going to have to figure out the steps for myself.
Over the course of three years, I started pulling together the pieces of the puzzle. One piece I found by walking away from a charismatic and controversial guru. I found another during an intense personal growth workshop. More pieces through lesson outlines I’d created during 16 years of teaching adult spiritual development. Even what I’d learned about human behavior from 20+ years of negotiating complex commercial transactions. I dove deep into all of my resources, courses, and experiences. When I broke through, I realized that I had developed the steps to break free and call back my soul from where it was stuck in the past with my Ex.
(And I realized that none of the steps required having a particular spiritual or religious point of view. Being a human who wants freedom from the past is enough.)
Once I had liberated myself from the Grudge Loop, I wanted to help others. I created a unique and comprehensive program called Break Free from Divorce Heartbreak. It's designed to guide ambitious career women like us through the straightforward process of healing, letting go, and finding true happiness after divorce.
In the coming days, I'll be sharing some posts that break down the ten biggest struggles women face when trying to get over their ex. I'll share stories, insights, and practical tips to help you overcome these challenges and create a life you truly love.
If you resonate with what I've shared so far, I encourage you to stay tuned for the upcoming posts. Just comment to this post, or like and follow the page, to let me (and your newsfeed!) know you're interested in learning more about Break Free from Divorce Heartbreak. This is the moment for us to embark on a transformative journey together, where you'll find the support, guidance, and tools you need to break free from divorce heartbreak.
Remember, this isn't just about healing; it's about having fun, embracing life's possibilities, and becoming the woman your friends look at and say, "She's the one who finally got over her ex!" And hey, you might even leave your Ex wondering how he let you slip away.
If you have a friend or family who would benefit from learning more about this, feel free to tag them or share this post. Together, we can create a community of strong, empowered women who are ready to break free and embrace their new beginnings.
Stay tuned for the next post, where we'll dive into the first struggle on our list. I can't wait to share more with you!