Divorce: The Loss of the Dream

by Cardozo

Overview

When someone dies, family and friends gather around the bereaved to offer comfort and support. However, when divorce happens, no one comes to your door with a casserole and condolences. The one left behind feels isolated; often they are alone for the first time after years of living within a family. Family and friends may choose sides, and sometimes, even those who love both parties remain aloof in order to remain neutral and not take sides. But divorce is a death--the death of a marriage.
"The Dream" of a happily-ever-after marriage and family is the major goal of many women, especially Christian women. When divorce occurs, the devastation and heartbreak make one wonder, "How will I get through this?" and "Will I ever be happy again?"

Seven women tell the stories of their marriage, their divorce, and their recovery. Though the stories are different, they share similar traumas and truths. Each person offers insights into how to overcome the trauma, survive in the "new normal," and choose happiness for themselves and their families. Most of all, they learn how to trust God with their future. Have no fear of what the future holds, for God holds the future!

Product Details

BN ID:	2940158793516
Publisher:	Christian Faith Publishing, Inc
Publication date:	09/01/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	174
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Marilyn Leighman, Ph.D., LPC received her bachelor of science in home economics education from Texas Tech University in Lubbock in 1966. She entered the School Counselor program at Prairie View A&M University in September 1992 and received her master’s degree in education in July 1995. In 2004, she received her licensed professional counselor certification from the Texas Department of Health. She entered the doctorate degree program at Texas A&M University in 2002 and received her doctor of philosophy degree in educational psychology in 2009. She has been a teacher and school counselor for thirty-seven years. She also has worked with children in foster care. She is now retired. Dr. Leighman enjoys working with people of all ages. Her research interests include counseling adults experiencing divorce, premarital counseling, and adolescent and child counseling. She lives with her husband on a ranch in central Texas where they raise cattle.