335. Why Can’t I Let Him Go? …It’s Not What You Think | Divorce Identity & Grief

335. Why Can’t I Let Him Go? …It’s Not What You Think | Divorce Identity & Grief

April 14, 2026 · 35 min · Season 5 · Episode 335

About this episode

This episode explores the recurring feelings of grief and emotional heaviness that many women face after divorce, challenging the misconception of moving backwards in their healing journey.

You thought you were past this. You had more good days. You weren’t thinking about him as much. You finally felt like maybe… you were moving forward. And then out of nowhere— the heaviness comes back. You’re thinking about him again. You feel shut down, exhausted… maybe even defeated. And the question hits: “Why am I here again?” In this episode, we unpack the moment so many women experience in divorce grief—but almost always misinterpret. The moment where it feels like you’re going backwards...

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