Lyn welcomes love and divorce coach Cindy Stibbard to discuss the challenging journey of thriving after loss and divorce. Cindy shares her personal experiences, highlighting the often-overlooked emotional turmoil that precedes the decision to end a marriage. She emphasises the importance of understanding the seven stages of separation, which mirror the stages of grief, and how people can best navigate their feelings during this tumultuous time. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Many individuals, especially women, find themselves in a prolonged state of contemplation before deciding to divorce. This period can last for years as they grapple with feelings of indecision, the complexities of their relationship and the impact on those that will be affected.

Acceptance of Change: It's important to recognise that all relationships evolve over time. Just because a relationship was once fulfilling doesn't mean it will remain so. Accept that it can be okay for a relationship to end and that it's all part of personal growth and a time for new beginnings.

Separation can be likened to the 7 stages of grief - shock, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance/ hope & processing. Understanding these stages can encourage compassion between partners, as they may be at different points on this emotional journey.

Having a clear plan and understanding of what life could look like post-divorce can empower individuals to make informed decisions about their future, whether that means staying in the marriage or planning an exit.

BEST MOMENTS

"A marriage erodes over time. It doesn't break overnight. For the person who's contemplating leaving, this decision is a long time coming."

"I spent literally a couple of years contemplating... even though I was feeling unfulfilled and I didn't even understand why."

"If you are unhappy in your relationship, chances are your partner is too. It just takes one person to be brave enough to admit it."

"There is no prize for living an unlived life. Live like you know that this is a finite amount of time."

ABOUT THE GUEST - Cindy Stibbard - Love & Divorce Coach
Website - https://www.cindystibbard.com

ABOUT THE HOST

Lyn Smith – (The Queen of HEARTS) – Love, Dating & Relationship Expert

Lyn’s personal story is a very inspirational and harrowing one of how she went from having unhealthy and unfulfilling relationships with men (on the back of several serious traumatic sexual assaults in her teens) to now being in a soul fulfilling relationship which makes her feel alive, is full of passion and gives her inner peace.

She has a proven track record as a Love Solutions - Relationship Expert / Trainer / Inspirational Speaker and Best-Selling Author based upon her own vast personal research, experiential learning and training with the world’s leading industry experts.

Understanding the polarisation of masculine & feminine energy resulted in her creating massive attraction and a passionate, intimate, fulfilling relationship – that inspired her to design & present her own course programmes to share these break-through relationship techniques with women across the globe.

HEARTS Entwined is a world-class service based on care and understanding, which is committed to providing step-by-step high-value love, dating and relationship solutions.

Lyn makes a difference by helping you make a difference; she has a vision of contributing back on a global scale – to create a lasting legacy of safety, dignity and opportunity for children and women who have survived rape, abuse and severe trauma as a result of war crimes and sex trafficking – through the setting up of worldwide – ‘you can heal your life’ centres.

CONTACT METHOD
lyn@hearts-entwined.com