Marriage and Divorce: We’ve Got It Backwards
We've been brainwashed by the wedding industry, and it's time to wake up.
Thousands of dollars are spent on weddings, celebrating a future that hasn't even started.
Yet, when a marriage ends, we fail to honor the accomplishments and growth that took place.
At 24, I began dating my husband. We divorced when I was 40. Over those 16 years, we:
Each earned Master's Degrees.
Completed 5Ks, marathons, and Ironman triathlons.
Had three beautiful daughters.
Endured the heartbreak of losing a baby late in pregnancy.
Adopted two dogs and fostered others.
Supported our parents through serious illnesses and loss.
Traveled, planned, dreamed, fought, cried, and loved raising our children.
Our marriage had to end, but I'm damn proud of what we achieved. I refuse to see it as a failure. Our greatest victory? Raising our children together post-divorce, despite the pain and anger.
THAT is worth celebrating.
Remember: there are victories even in the endings. Celebrate them all.
If you want to celebrate what you've accomplished instead of staying in a place of shame, I'm here to help.
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