57 - Dismantling the Guilt Your Feel in a Divorce

This episode focuses on the emotional aftermath of divorce and the guilt commonly associated with it, stressing. Women tend to blame themselves, especially when children are involved, whether they initiated the divorce or not. Why is that? Why do we feel guilty for wanting to leave our marriage, if it could ultimately make us happier? Why do feel like it's our sole responsibility to keep the family unit together?   Let's dive into how to overcome the feelings of guilt stemming from the end of a marriage. When we recognize the guilt we're feeling, we can then move into understanding it and dismantling it, which will empower us to navigate the divorce process more peacefully.   I'll share with you why so many women feel guilt within their divorce and provide you with five actionable steps you can take to gradually release the burden of guilt and embrace the path to healing and real self-discovery.   For more information on the P.E.A.C.E. of Mind Initiative and to access the free resource center, please visit https://peaceofminddivorce.info    Jamie Milam is a divorcée, Realtor®, Certified Divorce Specialist®, and aligned strategy enthusiast.  CONNECT WITH JAMIE: https://JamieMilam.com  Instagram | LinkedIn   - - -  Episode Moments:   01:58 The Role of Society in Amplifying Guilt 04:26 The Guilt of Initiating Divorce 04:10 Breaking the News to Others 08:23 Struggling to Decide to Stay or Go 15:01 The Fear of Judgement 20:53 Strategies for Dismantling Guilt