Divorce -- Detox for a Toxic Marriage
Divorce is often considered to be a bad word, and many people respond to it in the same way they would a contagious disease. Divorce is so taboo that many married people would rather stay in an awful marriage than go the route of separation and divorce.
Social Relationships Change
One of the greatest fears around divorce stems from the change that inevitably takes place during this life transition. Many of our clients report that the hardest change to adjust to is in their relationships with their friends and family. After a divorce, social invitations dwindle, and family members might distance themselves due to feeling uncomfortable or uncertain about how to help. Our clients often express that they are no longer invited to social gatherings with other couples now that they are considered “single”, and that their married friends often choose sides, deciding which person fits best into their life. We often see the person who finds a new partner first “winning” old friends forcing their ex out of the circle.
A Diseased Marriage
Divorce rates are staggering, yet divorce is still considered to be unmentionable. It’s not divorce that is the misfortune; it’s the need to stay in a diseased marriage. Divorce can be contagious, as recent studies show, yet our attention should shift to the contagion of a diseased marriage.
Recovery is Possible
Similar to a surgery, divorce is a trauma to your life, and requires proper treatment and care to fully recover. When fully recovered a new life, even better than before is possible.
About the Authors
Andra Brosh, Ph.D. and Allison Pescosolido, M.A. are the leading divorce recovery experts in Los Angeles. Founders of Divorce Detox, a proven program guaranteed to speed recovery through the divorce transition, Andra and Allison are certified grief recovery experts, and both hold advanced degrees in the field of psychology. Friends for over 20 years, these dynamic women treat the trauma of divorce and see divorce as an opportunity for personal growth and a better life; they are changing the face of divorce in our society. Visit www.divorcedetox.com to learn more about their programs and cutting-edge work.
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