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Blog 2019 December Caring for Yourself During and After a Divorce
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Caring for Yourself During and After a Divorce

Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny || 18-Dec-2019

The divorce process can take a substantial toll on a person and, even once it is finalized, a considerable amount of self-care is necessary to heal and recover. Whether you are still in the middle of a family law dispute or you already finalized your divorce, you must make time to care for yourself. You might not feel up to the task, but once you get started, you will feel ready to take on the new chapter in your life that awaits.

Healing the Emotional Wounds of a Divorce

No one ever gets married with the expectation that it will one day come to a startling end. We all hope for a happy ending and, unfortunately, not everyone will achieve this on their first try. The loss can make you feel like a failure, but it is crucial not to get down on yourself. Keep in mind that it generally takes two for a marriage to fail, so while you may have certainly made your fair share of mistakes, so did your spouse. Accepting this fact will help you change your approach to relationships without dwelling too much on what went wrong.

You should also take some time to focus on your physical health. Even if you did not enjoy an active lifestyle prior to the divorce, there is no reason why you cannot start now. Get a gym membership or find a nice running or hiking trail that you enjoy. If you only have 30 minutes to spare, you can still reap some incredible benefits from it.

Here are some additional self-care tips for you to consider while you go through and recover from your divorce:

  1. Allow yourself some time to grieve: Oftentimes, when people are determined to move on, they forget to take time to grieve. There is nothing wrong with being sad as long as it does not consume your entire life or negatively impact various areas of your life. Give yourself the chance to be sad and remember that it is okay to cry.
  1. Try something new: In a relationship, spouses often forget their identities and have a tendency to get wrapped up in each other. You might not remember what used to make you tick, so get out there and try something new. Trying new things is a great way to get to know yourself once again.
  1. Talk to your friends: Lean on your close friends for comfort and support. Although you should not turn them into therapists, it is okay to talk things through with them. However, if you are having a particularly difficult time coping with the divorce, reach out to a mental healthcare professional.

Ultimately, whether you are going through the divorce process or you already finalized the end of your marriage, you must remember to take care of your mind and body.

Reach Out to Our Compassionate Family Law Team!

At the Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny, we understand how difficult the divorce process is and seek to minimize the emotional toll it might take on you. Our team is committed to helping you smoothly navigate this process, so you can look toward a better, brighter future.

Get started on your case today and contact us at (713) 936-2300 to schedule a consultation.

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