What is divorce recovery?

Divorce recovery is the necessary transition process. One goes through after divorce or difficult relationship. After a divorce, healing needs to take place in four major areas in your life; mentally, emotionally, financially and spiritually. For complete healing to take place there are six general stages of the recovery process. Denial, anger, loneliness, depression, acceptance and forgiveness.

Why is divorce recovery important?

Divorce is a national epidemic. Within the last 10-15 years the divorce rate has experienced an all time high. More people, particularly women are single than married here in the United States yet very little is being said and done about divorce recovery. People who have experienced divorce need to know there is help. They are not alone and there life is not over because of divorce. Divorce recovery helps you find a new lease on life.

Who needs recovery?

Divorce recovery is for everyone who has ever been affected by divorce. Not only mothers, fathers and children but in-laws, friends, neighbors, co-workers, employers, employees, the list can go on and on. It’s for the recently divorced and those who’ve been divorced for many years. Divorce recovery is for you!

What made you write a book on divorce?

About 10 years ago, I went through a divorce, even though I was very involved in my church, I didn’t feel as though I had true support. Of course my immediate family was there but there wasn’t much support outside of that. Not having my churches support really left me feeling alone and isolated.

What is Divorce Recovery Today, Inc. (DRT)?

Divorce Recovery Today is a ministry organization committed to helping individuals and families rebuild and recover after divorce. We believe everyone has a God given purpose. Who you are and who you are destined to be did not start or stop with your divorce. We are here to help you make a positive transition. We have support groups for alcoholism, drug addiction, child abuse, domestic violence and many other social issues yet divorce is a national epidemic and you can almost count the number of support groups for divorce. It would be great to see churches, lawyers, courts systems and other community service organizations begin to provide divorce recovery support services. DRT does not advocate divorce but realizes that when it does happen, people need help.

Why do you think your church wasn’t there to support?

Unfortunately, divorce is still viewed as taboo in much of the church community. Although, we don’t advocate divorce, we know that people do go through divorce and need help afterwards. It is normal for them to turn to there church.

Why did you write Moving On? What was your inspiration?

When you go through a loss, such as death and divorce there is a void in your life and it’s important to go through the grieving process. We tend to hover around those grieving after the death of a love one. Understanding they need the emotional, mental, and sometimes financial support. That unfortunately is not always the case when it comes to divorce. What is not realized is that divorce is a form of death, an unnatural death. It is just as important for someone going through a divorce to transition through this same grieving process. Even though I was blessed with a supportive, loving family, there was still something lacking. Perhaps their inability in “how” to help me or my resistance in wanting to share all of my pain with those close to me, I felt isolated and alone with nowhere to turn for support. I didn’t want anyone else to go through this alone. People from all walks of life; ethnic groups, race and religions get divorced and they need a support system. If you can’t get to a support group, Moving On! can become your support group. Understanding that others know actually how you feel and what you are going through –helps. You can pick up this book and it will walk you through the stages of the recovery process and give you steps on how to successfully move on and start over.

What makes Moving On! Different from any other book on divorce?

It a story, a memoir of one woman’s emotional, mental and financial struggle to regain control of her life after it had been ripped apart by the devastation of divorce. Ultimately, she realizes that she alone is responsible for picking up the shattered pieces of her life and moving forward. It’s my story, my struggle, my victory. This is a story of recovery.
It’s engaging, powerfully moving, awakening and stirring every emotion in you. Without question there is no other book more moving or powerful on the subject of divorce recovery. I must read for everyone.