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Available: Memoir For Women About Sex, Dating, and Divorce

Episode 21 of the The Graceful Exit Podcast: Helping Women Navigate Divorce with Grace podcast, hosted by The Graceful Exit, titled "Available: Memoir For Women About Sex, Dating, and Divorce" was published on April 19, 2022 and runs 18 minutes.

April 19, 2022 ·18m · The Graceful Exit Podcast: Helping Women Navigate Divorce with Grace

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Summary

Life after a long marriage does not mean your post-marriage existence would consist of nothing but parenthood. Following a 22-year marriage that ended in divorce because of adultery, Laura felt the need to reawaken the Phoenix within her. In this episode, Kim Hoertz introduces the author of Available, she recounts her narrative of sexual liberation and the freedom to discover one’s own sexual identity. The post-divorce lifestyle and a woman’s sexual appetite are topics that are often shunned and avoided as conversation starters, therefore she’s sharing her experience to show other women that they, too, can talk openly about tough issues while still pursuing the lives they envision for themselves. Not having to feel shame about opening up about sex and dating in mid-life after a long marriage [5:02] You have a chance to do something different with your life after divorce [11:26] The empowerment women get when they find their voice and themselves [12:07] You can take action by becoming a vehicle for your own journey. Divorcees should honor themselves. You need to be conscious of your own desires and know you can achieve them for the life you want. Being a parent doesn't have to define your identity; explore who you are as a person outside of parenthood and your past. Follow Laura Williams: www.instagram.com/laurafriedmanwilliams Join Our Community: Instagram @The.Graceful.Exit Facebook @TheGracefulExit Pinterest @TheGracefulExitOfficial

Episode Description

Life after a long marriage does not mean your post-marriage existence would consist of nothing but parenthood. Following a 22-year marriage that ended in divorce because of adultery, Laura felt the need to reawaken the Phoenix within her.

In this episode, Kim Hoertz introduces the author of Available, she recounts her narrative of sexual liberation and the freedom to discover one’s own sexual identity. The post-divorce lifestyle and a woman’s sexual appetite are topics that are often shunned and avoided as conversation starters, therefore she’s sharing her experience to show other women that they, too, can talk openly about tough issues while still pursuing the lives they envision for themselves.

Not having to feel shame about opening up about sex and dating in mid-life after a long marriage [5:02]

You have a chance to do something different with your life after divorce [11:26]

The empowerment women get when they find their voice and themselves [12:07]

You can take action by becoming a vehicle for your own journey. Divorcees should honor themselves. You need to be conscious of your own desires and know you can achieve them for the life you want. Being a parent doesn't have to define your identity; explore who you are as a person outside of parenthood and your past.

Follow Laura Williams: www.instagram.com/laurafriedmanwilliams

Join Our Community:

Instagram @The.Graceful.Exit

Facebook @TheGracefulExit

Pinterest @TheGracefulExitOfficial

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