In this episode of Divorce Happens, Olivia sits down with screenwriter Dara Resnik to explore the emotional and professional complexities of navigating a divorce while also ending a writing partnership with her ex-husband. Dara opens up about the key lessons she learned: the importance of acknowledging the humanity in your ex-partner, understanding that their behavior during the marriage will likely mirror their actions in divorce, and embracing the hope that life can improve after separation. Together, they discuss the challenges of co-parenting, finding emotional balance, and the importance of community support.

Listeners will gain valuable insights from Dara’s experiences, including the need for respect in co-parenting, letting go of micromanagement in shared parenting responsibilities, and embracing the realization that healing takes time. Dara shares how leaning into self-work and staying hopeful led her to a place of love and joy again. Three Takeaways: Healing is a gradual process but brings new beginnings; co-parenting thrives on flexibility and respect; and the hardest moments of divorce are not permanent.