Amy kicks off a 5-week series focused on understanding the emotional dynamics of silver or gray divorces. With an increase in divorce rates among the baby boomer generation, she highlights how these separations bring a unique set of emotional challenges. Unlike younger divorcées who may still be entangled in raising children or career building, older women face the reality of redefining their lives after decades of partnership. Amy discusses ambiguous loss, the grief process, and the mixed emotions that come with navigating a late-life divorce—from sadness and anger to relief and hope. The episode serves as a guide to managing these feelings through self-care and embracing new beginnings.
As Amy explores these important questions, you might also find yourself asking them!
What are some unique challenges presented as people go through a silver or gray divorce?
How do the emotions experienced in late-life divorces compare to those in earlier stages of life?
What strategies can help manage the mixed emotions associated with a gray or silver divorce?
How does “ambiguous loss” apply to those experiencing a divorce later in life?
What role does self-care play in navigating the emotional complexities of a late-life divorce?
Please join us for the next part of this series as Amy continues to help us navigate gray and silver divorces. Over the next four weeks, she'll dive into both the challenges and opportunities that arise during this significant life transition. Whether you're facing these changes yourself or supporting someone who is, her discussion will provide valuable perspectives, practical advice, and the encouragement needed to move forward with resilience and optimism.
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“There's a term called ambiguous loss, and…that term applies the most to some of the emotions that come with divorce…in these silver and gray years.” - Amy Head
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