Life After Divorce Support Group

This community is dedicated to starting over after a divorce. With the marriage over, how do individuals begin a new chapter in their lives and what hurdles do they face? Divorce is often one of the most traumatic periods in a person's life. Studies show it is the second-most stressful event in life, after the death of a spouse.

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Jack67
Jack67

Wife asked me for a divorce last weekend. Things have not been right for years and I have agreed. Since then I am ashamed to say I have started to smoke again. Did anyone else do this - ashamed I am doing this again, but it is helping me cope.

Atpeacemary
Atpeacemary
Hugs my friend. you are going through a very rough time. There is not need to feel ashamed. Please be gentle with yourself. Take it one day at a time.
DD2018
DD2018
Hugs to you. its now been 12 months since my Husband left me and asked for a Divorce. I know its hard to hear now but it does get easier trust me. Take it one day at a time.
Jack67
Jack67
Tried so hard to give up smoking - has been about five years - now started again - wish I hadn’t- but it does make me feel better
jojored
jojored
Jack67 - I realize smoking makes you feel better - short term - but you know those effects are short lived, and detrimental in the long run. I've been through a tough marriage & tough divorce, so I know how easy it is to reach for quick solace. What helped you stop smoking in the first place? Can you join a divorce support group, or start up with other activities to replace the smoking?

I say this as a child of two heavy smokers (both dead from smoking related diseases), sibling to a COPD smoking brother (in his 50s), and ex-wife of a smoker (started at age 13) headed toward COPD, if not already there.
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