EP86 The Long Echo of Divorce: Why It Can Still Hit You Years Later

Send us Fan MailYou think you’re through it. You’ve done the therapy, the crying in Sainsbury’s car park, the awkward first dates, and the bad hair phase. You’ve moved on. And then….. BAM…. years later, you bump into the ex-husband at a family do, and it hits you: the long echo of divorce is still reverberating a tiny bit in your chest.In this episode, we’re talking about that sudden rush of sadness/weirdness/nostalgia that can show up long after divorce…. often triggered by a totally innocent moment (like your grandson pointing out that “Daddy’s Mummy and Daddy’s Daddy are both here!”). It’s bittersweet, sometimes funny, always human …. and you’re not alone in feeling it.In this episode, we look at……📦 The “Tupperware drawer” of emotions….. how grief can get packed away but still rattle when you least expect it  🧠 Why our brains sneakily serve up nostalgia in moments that are emotionally charged or tender (like grandkids, birthdays… or seeing someone who used to make you want to scream into a cushion)🪞 Why you might feel like your old married self again *just for a second*.... and how disorienting (and infuriating!) that can be💔 Why it’s okay to mourn what could have been ….. even when you’re super f*cking glad it’s over😂 When the ex gives you the ick all over again💡 This episode is for you if:- You’ve been divorced for a while and are shocked by sudden pangs of emotion- You’re trying to make sense of complex feelings that resurface when your worlds collide- You want permission to feel a bit sad *and* a bit smug *and* a bit confused…. all at once- You need a reminder that healing isn’t linear …. and it’s okay if the past taps you on the shoulder sometimesHope you enjoy (and if you do, PLEASE rate and review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)Loads of Love,Sarah x🌸P.S. In April in the Divorce Book Club, we’re reading The Midpoint Plan by Gabby Logan🔥 Why should you join?📚 Because healing after divorce isn’t a straight line. This club gives you a step-by-step roadmap to make sure you don’t stay stuck.📚 Because reading books on your own is great, but actually applying what you learn? That’s where the real magic happens…. and this club makes sure you do.🔥 What’s included?📚 A say in what we read each month…. because this is YOUR journey, and your input matters. 🎙️ A private podcast episode per chapter, breaking it all down into real-life takeaways you can actually use. 💬 A private Facebook community where you’re fully supported, celebrated, and connected to like-minded women.🔥 Who is this perfect for?💡 If you feel stuck and need a clear path forward but don’t know where to start.💡 If you’ve read all the self-help books but struggle to actually apply them.💡 If you want a supportive community of people who actually get what you're going through.💡 If you’re ready to stop overthinking and start rebuilding…. with support, structure, and expert insightsSo if you want to join us, check it all out HERE ⬇️