When a significant relationship ends, it can feel as devastating as a death. Divorce or breakups can be one of life’s most profoundly sad, anxious, and troubling transitions. This is especially true when we did not expect the ending, and thus, were wholly unprepared.

In Susan’s poem below from the book Rays of Hope, “Starting Over,” expresses it as feeling stripped bare in the temporary loss of identity that comes with uncoupling. To recover and move on, acknowledging mistakes and learning from them is an important growth tool. Finding the courage to rebuild our life and identity as a single person brings valuable lessons that are the gift of courageous honesty.

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