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EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 40 MIN

When Life Breaks Apart… and You Don’t: Amy’s Story of Divorce, Motherhood & Rising Again

from The School of Hard Knocks · host Darcie Burtch

In today’s episode of The School of Hard Knocks, I sit down with Amy — a woman whose story will stay with you long after this conversation ends.Amy opens up about walking through one of the hardest seasons of her life: the moment she had to tell her young children that everything was about to change, including leaving the home and the life they knew with their dad.We talk about:• navigating divorce while still trying to hold your world together• the guilt and pressure mothers carry that no one prepares us for• starting over from scratch — emotionally, financially, and spiritually• rebuilding your identity when the life you planned falls apart• choosing peace over chaos, even when it costs you everything familiarThis is an honest, vulnerable, and deeply empowering conversation about finding yourself again on the other side of heartbreak.If you’ve ever had to begin again… if you’ve ever held your children’s hands while your own heart was breaking… if you’ve ever wondered how to rebuild a life that no longer looks like the one you imagined—this episode is for you.Amy’s courage reminds all of us that the hardest chapters can still lead to the most beautiful rebuilds.Tap play, take a breath, and let this conversation remind you:You are not alone, and you are allowed to begin again. 💛If you have questions or would like to be on the show, you can reach me at [email protected]

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