Fortunately, I have not experienced divorce, but this book contains so many insights and thought-provoking ideas that it has made me appreciate my marriage a lot more and develop much more compassion for those who are about to go through a divorce, are currently in one, or have completed one.
The author, Dawn Dais, has a fun way of guiding readers through the experience of divorce with children and provides healthy ways of dealing with such a tragic life event. She also includes various perspectives on divorce from her “Divorce Squad.”
Here is a quote from the book that stood out to me:
“The story you’ve created in your head about your marriage and your divorce is probably heavy on your ex being a complete piece of shit who deserves all the blame. And even if that’s the truth (spoiler alert, it’s not), you are still eventually going to have to look at yourself to figure out how you can build something better moving forward.”
This quote resonated with me because I have had countless friends and previous customers in Okinawa who blame their marital problems entirely on their spouse, while ignoring their own contributions to the situation.
In conclusion, I believe this book serves as a “how-to guide” for dealing with the tragic event of divorce, especially when children are involved. It shows how others have navigated through horrible situations, offering comfort in knowing that many have faced such tragedies and emerged alive and well on the other side.