Moving on After Divorce
A divorce can be one of the most painful life experiences imaginable. Psychological surveys have routinely ranked splits of this nature as being second only to the death of a spouse in terms of emotional trauma. It is therefore no surprise that moving ahead after a divorce may seem like an impossible task.
A recent psychological survey identified several typical patterns of responses to divorce. Among these were:
- Those who feel enhanced and actually move on to a greater sense of life fulfillment and accomplishment in the wake of a split, often through the discovery of previously unknown skills, talents, and stores of inner reserve.
- Individuals who manage to build a happy, meaningful life without a lifelong companion or spouse.
- People who immediately seek new relationships and even marriages after a split, and who may suffer from substance addictions, clinical depression, and a host of other physical and psychological problems when isolated from others.
- The “defeated” contingent, or people who eventually give in to a sense of hopelessness and depression
Ways of Moving Ahead
The process of dealing with a divorce is often a protracted one, but if approached from two basic points – healing and moving forward – anyone can eventually emerge stronger and more emotionally connected to life than ever.
- Giving yourself time in the wake of a divorce is the first step in the healing component. The end of any major relationship is guaranteed to leave deep wounds, and may even be more raw in its consequences than a death, as it does not provide such a sense of closure.
- Taking care of yourself, staying involved in day-to-day activities, and building new relationships are all key components in moving ahead after a divorce. Helping others through volunteer activities has also been shown to improve morale and lift a person’s spirits.
Contact Us
For more information on resources available to you in the wake of a divorce, contact the experienced San Jose divorce attorneys at the Law Offices of Daniel Jensen, S.C., today by calling 408-296-4100.
