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Bouncing Back from Divorce, Breakups, and Unhappy Endings

Bouncing Back from Divorce, Breakups, and Unhappy Endings by Laleh Hancock. Photograph of locks on a wire fence by Markus Spiske
Photograph by Markus Spiske

Relationship breakups and endings of any kind can be daunting and painful, but they also provide an opportunity to create an even greater future

With every change comes new and greater possibility. So why do we perceive endings — particularly relationship endings — as traumatic? 

Breakups and divorce are often experienced as lengthy and emotionally difficult experiences, even when you know you are ending a dysfunctional or unhealthy situation. But what would it be like to truly embrace the gifts that endings bring? Finding both ease and peace in the dissolution of a relationship or

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