How divorce changed me as a person

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1w ago1 min read

My divorce finalized two years ago and I'm a completely different man than I was before. I was angry at the world, blamed everyone else for my problems, was bitter all the time. Having to rebuild from scratch forced me to actually look at myself. Went to therapy, did some real soul searching. I'm more humble now, better with my kids, and honestly happier even though my life on paper looks smaller. I don't regret the marriage even though it didn't work out because it made me who I am today.

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AAnthonyNew Dad1w ago

That takes real strength to own your stuff like that. I'm juggling three kids in three different directions and still catching myself blaming circumstances instead of just handling it.

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LLarry K.Regular1w ago

Two years is a good marker for that kind of change. Glad you found your way to being different, that's the kind of example our kids actually need to see.

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KKeith L.Regular1w ago

Man, this hits different as a new dad. Thanks for sharing this perspective on what real growth looks like.

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