Surviving Divorce And Moving Forward
A deeply personal collection of poems exploring heartbreak, loss, self-discovery and the courage required to begin again.
Sometimes moving forward begins by finally giving every difficult emotion a voice.
The Emotions of Divorce. The Work of Moving Forward.
This book explores the wide range of emotions that come with going through a divorce and trying to move forward.
It speaks honestly about the people you thought were your friends, the painful loss of friendships, moments of hopelessness, saying goodbye, learning about yourself and the possibility of new beginnings.
Through personal poetry and reflection, Cristie Schwan captures the chaotic, non-linear experience of leaving an abusive relationship, processing divorce and gradually reclaiming her identity, strength and hope.
Words for What Is Hard to Explain
The collection explores both the visible end of a marriage and the private emotional losses, realizations and breakthroughs that follow.
Walking on Eggshells
The confusion, fear and exhaustion of living around toxic or narcissistic behavior.
Saying Goodbye
Facing the end of a marriage while confronting uncertainty, loneliness and emotional change.
Losing Friendships
The secondary heartbreak of losing people and support systems once believed permanent.
Feeling Hopeless
The moments when the future feels unclear and simply making it through the day requires strength.
Learning About Yourself
Rediscovering identity, self-love, gratitude and personal strength beyond the relationship.
New Beginnings
Recognizing that healing can create space for freedom, hope and an entirely new chapter.
From Chaos To the First New Beginning
The poems move through confusion, grief and secondary loss before turning toward self-awareness, renewed strength and the possibility of starting over. They do not present healing as simple or immediate; they offer an honest record of what it can feel like to keep going.
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The Journey Starts Here
Surviving Divorce and Moving Forward
The beginning of Cristie’s journey through heartbreak, divorce, self-discovery and starting over.
Book One Details →The Healing Continues
Reflecting on trauma, understanding recovery and seeing the first signs of life getting better.
Explore Book Two →Life Begins
Leaving the old life behind, finding genuine happiness and creating the life she always wanted.
Explore Book Three →Begin the Journey Today.
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