Happily Even After with Life Coach Jen

179: Discovering Strength in My Darkest Moment


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Have you ever had a moment when a tiny scrap of paper changed the entire trajectory of your life? That's exactly what happened to me.

After 26 years of marriage marked by repeated betrayal and broken promises, I found myself cleaning up our rental car after what seemed like a perfect family vacation. That's when I discovered it - a crumpled UPS receipt with the name and address of a woman I knew. In that moment, my body recognized the truth before my mind could fully process it. The shaking hands, tightened chest, and the overwhelming urge to escape told me everything I needed to know.

For years, I had chosen to stay, to believe things could be different. I had just celebrated my 50th birthday with an elaborate five-day celebration planned by my husband. We had new wedding rings, plans for our dream anniversary trip, and were even going to start a podcast together showing couples how to heal after infidelity. I truly believed we were finally on the right path.

But that receipt changed everything. In the aftermath, while attending a fitness class, Cher's powerful lyrics "I'm strong enough to live without you" became my personal mantra. At first, I added "but I'm choosing to stay" - giving myself permission to take time to grow stronger. A year later, when another betrayal surfaced, I finally had the clarity and courage I needed. I chose myself.

As a certified trauma-informed life coach, I now help others navigate their own betrayal journeys. Whether you choose to stay or leave, the power to heal already exists within you - you just need to uncover it. Ready to start your healing journey? Take my free quiz on my website to discover which of the seven stages of betrayal you're in right now, and take your first step toward your own "happily even after."

In case you want to listen to the podcast episode that I was on with Jody Moore- Better than Happy- Find it here- A Story is Worth 1000 Pictures https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-than-happy/id1021836339?i=1000727457140

Please follow me on instagram and facebook @happilyevenaftercoach and if you want to see what coaching is all about I offer a free 45 min. clarity call via zoom.

Email me: [email protected] for any comments or questions.

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My website is www.lifecoachjen.com



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