Divorce

In my own relationship, there came a time when I felt like a mere shadow in my own home. It was a period where the person I shared my life with became emotionally distant, treating me as if I were invisible. This experience, where one partner withdraws emotionally while still sharing the same living space, can be incredibly disorienting and painful.

Navigating the choppy waters of heartbreak and separation can feel like steering through a storm without a compass.

The decisions we face during these times are crucial, impacting not just our well-being but also the lives of our children. It’s in these moments of uncertainty and emotional turmoil that the wisdom of martial arts, particularly a lesson from Bruce Lee, offers a valuable perspective.

At their worst, limiting beliefs can paralyse our ability to make even small decisions or solve minor problems. At their worst, limiting beliefs deeply affect our mental health and may lead to us staying in damaging relationships or lead us to act in ways that we know are not in our own best interests.

As a Break-up Divorce Coach, I hear from Dads and Mums struggling with coping with holidays alone following separation and divorce. The holiday season can be an especially painful time for anyone going through a breakup or divorce, whether it’s the children, the grandparents, or the wider family. Family breakdown affects everyone involved.