Stories from the Other Side with Guest Sherry

Break the Pattern. Take Back Your Power.If you’ve ever looked at your life and thought, “I did everything right — so why am I still unhappy?” — this episode is for you.In this episode of The Crazy Ex-Wives Club, I sit down with Sherry from Soft Power Project to explore how cultural expectations, people-pleasing, and emotional detachment shaped her marriage and divorce — and how she found the courage to reclaim her power and rewrite her life on her own terms.Whether you’re navigating a custody battle, wrestling with cultural expectations, or simply figuring out who you are after divorce, Sherry’s story reminds us that disruption, discomfort, and reinvention can become the foundation of your freedom.🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways🔑 Why immigrant family expectations and people-pleasing can keep women stuck in unfulfilling marriages🔑 How detachment became Sherry’s survival mechanism — and how therapy helped her face the truth🔑 The pivotal question that broke the pattern in her marriage🔑 What it’s really like to navigate years of custody battles while rebuilding your sense of self🔑 The power of community and soft power in reclaiming your confidence after divorce🔑 How Sherry turned her pain into purpose by coaching other women through reinvention⏱️ Episode Timestamps00:00 Intro01:55 Sherry’s Background and Marriage03:03 The Struggle Within: Realizations and Detachment05:06 Breaking the Pattern: Confronting the Truth06:28 The Turning Point: Grandmother’s Influence16:02 Rebuilding: Taking Ownership and Coaching20:27 Facing Fears and Setting Aside Ego21:04 The Reality of Co-Parenting23:21 Maintaining Sanity Through Therapy25:00 Shifting Focus from Court to Self26:45 The Importance of Support Systems33:30 Embracing Soft Power37:32 Final Advice for Women in the Trenches🌟 Resources & Links💬 The ClubA divorce community to help you get clear, get grounded, and move forward.There’s a new online space for you to find the support and guidance you need on your divorce journey.Join The Club — your place to heal, grow, and rediscover what you want.👉 Grab your spot now👤 Connect with SherryInstagram: @soft_power_projectYouTube: Soft Power ProjectPodcast: Soft Power ProjectBook a consultation: shorturl.at/FKntI💕 Connect with The Crazy Ex-Wives ClubInstagram: @thecrazyexwivesclubFacebook: The Crazy Ex-Wives ClubWebsite: thecrazyexwivesclub.comIf this episode inspired you, please follow, rate, and share The Crazy Ex-Wives Club podcast to help more women find the tools, stories, and community they need to rebuild and thrive after divorce.#DivorceRecovery #PeoplePleasing #Reinvention #SoftPower #WomenEmpowerment