In this deeply honest episode of Divorce Happens, Olivia Howell sits down with writer and mother Elizabeth Wilson to talk about what really happens after you say, “I want a divorce.” Elizabeth shares the three most profound lessons she learned during her split: discovering her inner strength, reclaiming financial independence, and unlearning the fear of love after loss. Her story is one of resilience, clarity, and finding the courage to start over on your own terms.

As a former stay-at-home mom with no income and no roadmap, Elizabeth opens up about the moment everything shifted—a solo week of parenting that revealed just how heavy the emotional weight of her relationship had become. She speaks candidly about building a new life, launching a writing career, and preparing for a second marriage that feels grounded and safe. Through her reflections, she redefines what it means to thrive after divorce.

Elizabeth also talks about the grief of separation, especially when children are involved, and the isolation of being the first in her circle to experience divorce. Her memoir-in-progress and her platform aim to fill the gaps she once searched for—raw, real support for women navigating the darkest and most transformative chapters of their lives.

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