Divorce can feel like a devastating ending. Unfortunately, I know this feeling all too well having experienced my own messy divorce. But what I learned is that it can also be the beginning of a powerful new chapter. Whether the separation was mutual or one-sided, healing from the emotional fallout requires time, intention, and support. The good news? You can rebuild your life—and create something even stronger and more aligned with who you truly are.

The holidays have a way of magnifying everything—our joy, our stress, our expectations… and yes, our loneliness. If you’re going through a divorce or navigating your first holiday season without your kids, the emptiness can feel louder than the Christmas music in every store.

A Vegas encounter taught me that the most valuable things we bring home aren't souvenirs, but clarity about what we truly deserve in relationships after divorce.