Life in the Middle with Sharona Patrice
Life in the Middle is the place where Sharona Patrice, Certified Empowerment and Life Coach, explores real conversations, situations, and reflections about life topics we all go through. Opinions you think to yourself or only say privately with the people you trust most. It's the space in between where you are and where you want to be in different areas of your life. This podcast navigates the highs and lows (and in-betweens) of personal life, work & career, relationships, and all types of life stuff -- because life be lifin'!
Life in the Middle with Sharona Patrice
Episode 34: Divorce in the Middle
There is a complex and often overlooked "middle space" of divorce, where we struggle with grief, loss, and the daunting task of rebuilding our lives.
Going through a divorce is an intense experience that touches every facet of a person's life. It's like a death, signifying the end of a relationship, shared dreams, and the life we once knew. This loss triggers a grieving process, which can cause confusion, doubt, and a rollercoaster of emotions. In this episode, I talk about what it’s like to be in that middle space of a divorce -- caught between your married life and newly single life and how you can move towards healing and creating a healthy new normal. It's about embracing the messy middle of divorce, honoring your journey, and emerging stronger and wiser on the other side.
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Episode Gems:
"Divorce is like a death. It's the death of a relationship. It's the death of the dreams that you once shared with the other person, it's the death of your family and the vision that you had for the type of family that you thought you were going to build."
“If you're in the middle of a divorce, or if you've just come through one, you're still in that middle space, and healing is something that you need to build trust in yourself and to navigate to the other side."
In this Episode:
- 00:40 What inspired me to talk about divorce in the middle.
- 05:50 The middle space of divorce - caught between married and single life.
- 15:40 Three main elements of divorce: Death, Grief, and Healing.
- 16:50 The construction paper analogy.
- 22:30 Spending time with yourself to heal.
- 29:10 Why people choose not to divorce.
- 30:20 Why healing isn't a one-time thing.
- 32:20 Uncovering lingering attachments and the need to let go.
- 33:50 Making space for reflection, self-care, and healing strategies.
- 34:40 Defining personal goals and visions for post-divorce life.
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