The Stages of Divorce

Take a deep breath and understand that a Life Transition isn’t handled overnight. The more time you put into the process of divorce recovery, the more whole you will become once the journey is completed.

Although not universal, here are some of the stages of divorce, as outlined by Dr. Bruce Fisher, in his classic work, Rebuilding: When Your Relationship Ends:

Denial Fear Adaptation or it worked when I was a kid Loneliness Friendship Guilt/Rejection Grief Anger Letting Go

Self-Worth Transition Openness Love Relatedness Sexuality Singleness Purpose Freedom

Again, you may or may not experience each of these stages but it is a guide so that you might see the many stages and building blocks one must address to become a whole and healed person ready to create a new life after divorce.

It is necessary to go through the emotional stages of divorce in order to fully recover and go on to live the life you want. It takes time and effort and inner work BUT the rewards are amazing. You can use this divorce as a catalyst for change.

 

Let's Talk... Contact me so we can discuss exactly where you are in the stages of divorce and what we can do today to start you on the road to recovery. Your first session is free.