Exploring Beyond Divorce

Many people say the 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝.

Is it the loss of shared dreams… identity… or the future you once imagined?

𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟎𝟓 explores the nature of loss in divorce and introduces the 𝟓 𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬 that many experience.

𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰?
1) letting go of the life you thought you would have
2) adjusting to a new identity
3) something else

The link to 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟎𝟓 is in the first comment.

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Many people think it's the legal process but often it’s the fears of the unknown that quietly surface along the way. Especially the uncertainty about decisions you now have to make alone.

Video Session 04 explores how fear shows up during divorce and how to begin moving through it.

𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄:
1) facing the fears about what might happen next, or
2) taking the first small steps despite those fears?

The link to Video Session 04 is in the first comment.

𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲.
Often it’s the loneliness that follows.

Video Session 03 talks about why loneliness is a natural part of grief after divorce.

𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲: being alone… or learning to be comfortable with yourself?

LINK to Video Session 03 in first comment.

𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗽𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁.

They slowly come apart in predictable ways.

In Video Session 02, I break down the three primary stages of relationship disintegration — and why couples often cycle through them without realizing what’s happening.

The 1st stage is often disillusionment. Which stage do you think most people avoid facing?

LINK to Video Session 02 in first comment.

Navigating a new chapter here in Ashland can be quietly overwhelming.

I’ve seen how much this community shows up for one another—especially during life transitions like divorce or relationship endings.

For anyone in that “what now?” space, I created a Free, Online, Self-paced video series focused on clarity, steadiness, and rebuilding life at one's own pace.

It’s not therapy and there’s No-Cost just something meant to support people through this in-between time of life.

I’ll drop the link to this resource in the comments, so Facebook doesn’t bury it.

If you—or someone you know—could use this, it’s there.
Have the courage to share and comfort someone who needs it.

ExploringBeyondDivorce.org

REQUESTING A FEW MORE VOLUNTEERS
I am asking for a few more volunteers to participate in the pilot Journey class via Zoom, class 1 of 5, featuring “The Power of Vulnerability” TED Talk by Brené Brown.

Link to Journey class #1 https://www.journeybetween.org/power-of-vulnerability

I make you this promise … You will experience personal discoveries of concealed self-awareness and unbiased personal truths waiting to finally be appreciated by you. When the class is complete, I am confident you will be pleased you volunteered.

And please know, I base my promise on the past results participants have experienced from the in-person Journey classes I’ve previously presented at OLLI at the University of Southern Oregon.

So won’t you please consider helping me. PM me and I’ll send you the Zoom link to the class and answer any questions you might have. Currently the hour long class is scheduled for next Wednesday, 8/28 at 6PM PST.

Thank you 🙏

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL.
Today is a most precious day of connecting with those we love and care about ... heart to heart and soul to soul.

And as you celebrate this special day, may it be filled with Peace and Joy and Love.

Have a Wonderful Happy Mother’s Day.

ACCEPTANCE and FAITH and TOMORROW
from My Moments of Awareness Collection - December 25, 2023, MoA # 3181.0

I was reorganizing some files and came across these MoA thoughts I wrote in 2015 during my difficult challenge with PTSD.

They definitely go hand-in-hand with my post from yesterday ... and the importance of letting go of 'what was' ... to make room for what will be.

STATE OF MY SOUL
from My Moments of Awareness Collection - December 25, 2023, MoA # 3180.2

The 12 Lessons to Healing the Emotional Side of Divorce Browse and view "The 12 Lessons to Understanding the Emotional Side of Divorce". Then select a lesson that interests you and take it. All lessons are FREE.