Dear Divorce Diary: A Fresh Approach To Healing Grief & Building A Life Of Confidence After Divorce

You didn’t plan on single-mom life at 40. You didn’t plan on working full-time while juggling sick kids, homework, and Tylenol runs at 2 a.m. You didn’t plan on losing the “white picket fence” identity you once posted on social media.

This week on Dear Divorce Diary, we’re getting real about what happens when your stay-at-home-mom world collapses and you have to become everything—breadwinner, nurturer, disciplinarian—overnight.

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For many women, divorce grief doesn’t just fade with time — it loops. You revisit the what-ifs, you cling to the ache, you replay the story until it feels less like healing and more like obsession. In this subscriber-only episode, we dive into why grief after divorce can feel like something you’re “married” to and what it really takes to break free.

Inside this episode:

• Why grief sometimes becomes an identity you can’t shake.
• How ...

If you’ve been swiping after divorce and it feels like all the good ones are gone—or worse, you’ll just pick another version of your ex—pause. That’s not a dating problem. It’s a healing problem.

In this episode, we’re unpacking:

• The lies we tell ourselves about “no good men”
• Lori Gerber’s 3H Method (head, heart, hoo-ha) for clarity in dating
• How breadcrumbing + settling are really nervous-system issues
• Why your body flashes red lig...

If Tuesday’s episode on addiction and codependency stirred something inside you, this one is here to help you actually shift it.

Some episodes are for learning, and some are for recovering. This is your chance to drop in, breathe deeper, and reconnect with the part of you that’s been carrying so much.

Inside this guided somatic + IFS meditation, you’ll:

• Regulate your nervous system through breath and body release
• Meet the part of y...

Ever sworn you wouldn’t check his Instagram at 1 a.m. … and still did? Or did you tell yourself, “just one glass,” and finish the bottle? That loop isn’t just bad habits—it’s codependency as addiction.

In this episode of Dear Divorce Diary, dawn, Producer Joy, and Coach Tiffini unpack how post-divorce codependency functions like a hidden addiction—hooking you on approval, fixing, and being chosen. We’ll explore:

✨ Why shame (not lone...

When you’re in crisis, your nervous system isn’t neutral—it’s running survival programs. Fight, flight, freeze, repeat. And when you tell yourself “not now”, that’s not laziness or failure—it’s a protective pattern your body believes is keeping you safe.

But here’s the thing: survival mode isn’t meant to be permanent. It quietly drains your energy, feeds old beliefs like “I can’t do this,” and keeps you circling the same pain.

In thi...

Trust and money go hand in hand after divorce—yet both feel broken. When the person who swore forever betrayed you, even opening your wallet can feel unsafe.

You’ll Learn

• Why money feels emotionally risky after betrayal.
• How your nervous system links financial fear to past trust wounds.
• The first step to rebuilding safety with money in your body—not just your bank account.

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Most women know long before the papers are signed that their marriage is crumbling. But why do we ignore that inner knowing?

You’ll Learn

• The psychological and nervous system cues women overlook.
• How denial protects us—until it keeps us stuck.
• What reclaiming your intuition looks like after divorce.

💎 Ready to trust your intuition again? Join A Different D Word
and learn to hear and honor your inner voice.

Deep down, most ...

Divorce closes one chapter—but it can also open a hidden door. On the other side: freedom, confidence, and a life you never thought possible.

You’ll Learn

• Why divorce can be the unlikely reset for financial empowerment.
• The link between nervous-system safety and taking bold new steps.
• How women rebuild lives that finally fit after loss.

💎 Want to step through your hidden door? Join A Different D Word
and create the confid...

If your divorce healing feels stuck, the block may be hiding in your sexual self-acceptance. It’s not about sex—it’s about shame.

You’ll Learn

• How sexual shame sneaks into divorce recovery.
• Why ignoring this block keeps women frozen in grief.
• The path to reclaiming wholeness through self-acceptance.

💎 Healing isn’t about pushing past shame—it’s about learning safety in your body. Join A Different D Word

Many divorced women feel...

Success hides pain well—until divorce rips the mask away. What happens when achievement no longer protects you?

You’ll Learn

• The hidden cost of performing strength during marriage.
• Why high-achievers feel the crash harder in divorce.
• How to rebuild identity without the mask.

 💎 Tired of hiding behind “I’m fine”? Join A Different D Word
and heal without needing to perform strength.

High-achieving women often wear success li...

Peace-keeping wives keep everyone happy—except themselves. Divorce forces the silence to break, and that’s when real healing begins.

You’ll Learn

• The hidden cost of people-pleasing in marriage.
• Why peace-keeping creates burnout and quiet resentment.
• How to reclaim your voice and your boundaries after divorce.

💎 Tired of peace at your own expense? Join A Different D Word
and learn to rebuild with safety, boundaries, and fr...

If asking for help feels impossible, you’re not broken—you’re overloaded. Divorce isn’t just grief; it’s carrying more than one nervous system can hold.

You’ll Learn

• Why independence can feel safer than leaning on others.
• How overload—not weakness—explains your struggle.
• The first steps to receiving support without shame.

💎 You don’t have to carry this alone. Join A Different D Word
and find women who won’t look away when...

When divorce shatters your world, your nervous system doesn’t forget—it waits. And when it finally feels safe, the real healing begins.

You’ll Learn

• Why your body holds onto trauma long after divorce papers are signed.
• The signs your nervous system is ready to release.
• Tools to help your body feel safe enough to heal.

💎 Ready to feel safe again? Join A Different D Word
and discover tools that help your body remember its p...

Dating after divorce can bring unexpected deal breakers—like herpes. But the real question isn’t the diagnosis, it’s the meaning we give it.

You’ll Learn

• How shame around sexual health impacts dating confidence.
• Why honesty about deal breakers builds deeper intimacy.
• What really matters when seeking love after divorce.

💎 Want dating to feel safe again? Join A Different D Word
and rebuild the confidence to love without fea...

For some women, faith communities feel like sacred spaces. For others, they become shackles. Divorce makes the cracks impossible to ignore.

You’ll Learn

• The hidden trauma many women face inside religious marriage.
• How faith and shame can become tangled in divorce recovery.
• What it takes to reclaim spirituality without control or fear.

💎 Healing means reclaiming faith on your terms. Join A Different D Word
and find freedom...

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If you've been strong for everyone else and crave a space where your truth isn't too much - come exhale with us in our exclusive online community and receive the Loneliness Roadmap for free.  Join here ✨

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Is It Still Faith If I Don’t Feel Safe?
Have you ever walked out of a churc...

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If you've been strong for everyone else and crave a space where your truth isn't too much - come exhale with us in our exclusive online community and receive the Loneliness Roadmap for free.  Join here ✨

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Have you ever done something in a moment of anger—something you can’t stop repl...

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If you've been strong for everyone else and crave a space where your truth isn't too much - come exhale with us in our exclusive online community and receive the Loneliness Roadmap for free.  Join here ✨

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