

Finding the Beauty in Betrayal: Maggie Smith on Rebuilding Life after Divorce
9 snips Jun 7, 2024
Author and poet Maggie Smith shares insights on rebuilding life after divorce. Topics include rediscovery post-divorce, prioritizing well-being, and finding beauty in unexpected places. Embracing change, coping with emotional upheaval, and the importance of community support and self-compassion are highlighted.
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Divorce Sparks Self-Rediscovery
- Maggie Smith sees divorce as a catalyst to rediscover and recreate one's life intentionally.
- Writing through upheaval helped her assess her adult life and redefine her priorities with clarity.
Living Fully Models Healthier Families
- Folding oneself to keep a marriage can harm children by modeling self-negation in relationships.
- Maggie advocates living with joy and conviction to set healthier examples for children and partners.
Surviving Divorce With Composure
- Maggie kept a smile on during her worst divorce days by using outlets like running and support from friends.
- Managing emotional upheaval privately helped her be present and loving with her children.