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Divorce with Carolyn
Divorce with Carolyn is real talk for women about the hard parts of divorce and the beautiful life waiting on the other side. I've been through two divorces, spent years coaching women inside Women's Divorce Academy, and I'm here to be the divorce bestie you didn't know you needed — straight with you, cheering you on, and always bringing you back to what matters.
Divorce with Carolyn
How Gill got over the shock of abandonment to find true happiness
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When Gill's husband suddenly ended their 16-year marriage, she was blindsided. She thought they had a strong relationship - something they could work on together. Instead, the decision was made without her, and she was left reeling.
In the early days, Gill couldn't sleep. She was spiralling with catastrophic thoughts about her future and her children's wellbeing. She felt ashamed, broken, and terrified about what came next.
But with the support of friends, family, therapy, and a lot of hard work, Gill not only survived - she thrived. Eight years later, she's remarried, has a beautiful relationship with her teenage boys, and genuinely believes her divorce was the best thing that could have happened to her.
In this episode, we cover:
- What it's like when separation comes as a complete shock
- The shame and judgment Gill faced (especially at her children's Catholic school)
- How she built her parenting confidence as a single mum
- Why therapy and understanding how your brain works was a game-changer
- Meeting someone new on Tinder - and why she waited six years before moving in together
- The importance of evolving together in relationships
- What she'd tell herself in that first devastating week
Key takeaways:
- Your feelings are valid - all of them, including anger
- The only way through is through (as infuriating as that sounds)
- You don't have to follow anyone else's timeline for healing or dating
- Communication and staying true to yourself are essential in any relationship
- Recovery takes time, but it is absolutely possible
If you're going through separation right now and struggling to see the light at the end of the tunnel, Gill's story will remind you that you can not only survive this - you can build something even better on the other side.
Resources mentioned:
- Women's Divorce Academy coaching and community
- Tara Brach's RAIN technique
- Mental health care plans through your GP (Australia only)
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