In this powerful episode of Divorce Happens, Olivia Howell sits down with journalist and single mom Laura Wheatman Hill to reflect on the emotional lessons she learned post-divorce. From the quiet strength of female friendships to the unexpected joys of solo living, Laura opens up about her transformation from a traditional nuclear household to a life of self-sufficiency, travel, and self-discovery.

Laura shares how her female friendships became her emotional anchor, how the world still isn’t built for single adults, and how—despite the systems working against her—she found unexpected empowerment in living alone. With honesty, wit, and warmth, she reflects on learning to ask for help, own her space, and rewrite her life on her own terms.

If you’re in the thick of divorce or learning to live in your “after,” this episode is a heartfelt reminder that life doesn’t end with a breakup—it begins again. You’ll get through the hard part. You’re not alone. And you’re allowed to find joy in your independence.

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