PART OF IT Do I Need a Divorce? What It's Like, When You'll Know & How It Happens
Jan 24, 2025
Jenna Watson, a licensed mental health counselor specializing in collaborative divorce, shares her insights on the complex journey of marriage and separation. She emphasizes how having children can transform a marriage, sometimes leading to difficult questions about its viability. The discussion includes personal stories from women navigating their own divorces, highlighting signs that indicate a need for change. Jenna advocates for recognizing red flags and the importance of communication, aiming to empower individuals through the divorce process.
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Having Kids Explodes Marriage
- Lucy and Olivia describe major life shifts after having children impacting their marriage deeply.
- Olivia finds life as a single mom easier than as a married mom overwhelmed with caretaking.
Nightmare Divorce Story
- Hallie shares a nightmare divorce involving deceit and financial betrayal.
- She found her husband lied about wealth and controlled her financially during their marriage.
Marriage Without Love, Embracing Truth
- Allie recounts marrying young under pressure and staying invested in the life, not love.
- She later embraced her queer identity and left the marriage amicably, prioritizing freedom over assets.
