Finding Yourself Again After Divorce: Heather Sweeney’s Journey from Military Marriage to Personal Freedom

What happens when the life you built your identity around suddenly disappears?

For many women, especially those who spent years supporting a partner’s career and raising children, divorce isn’t just the end of a relationship—it’s the beginning of rediscovering who they truly are. In a recent episode of the Bent Not Broken podcast, host Coach Deborah Griffiths speaks with writer and memoirist Heather Sweeney, whose story highlights the emotional, financial, and personal journey of rebuilding life after divorce.