The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast Episode 22: Grief, Nostalgia and Letting Go with Andrea Owen
Nov 19, 2018
In this engaging discussion, life coach and author Andrea Owen shares her journey through divorce, revealing the unexpected grief that accompanies the loss of in-laws and family connections. She emphasizes the importance of processing these complex emotions, addressing how nostalgia can linger post-divorce. The conversation touches on the impact of conscious uncoupling and the struggles of letting go of familial ties. Andrea encourages embracing courage and resilience, helping women navigate the messy feelings that arise during life's transitions.
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Adopted By In-Laws Then Banished
- Andrea describes being adopted into her ex-husband's large family and feeling like their events were her life.
- Losing that family in the divorce became a primary, unexpected source of grief for her.
Affair Led To A Clean Break
- Andrea found out her husband had an affair and left quickly when he declared he wanted to be with the other woman.
- The affair led to a clean break that removed co-parenting ties and other typical post-marriage entanglements.
Grief Is Often For The Lost Tribe
- Kate realized grief after divorce often is less about losing the spouse and more about losing the expanded family and community.
- She learned tribe and belonging explain why that loss felt like a biological wound, not just social change.
