In this deeply validating episode of Divorce Happens, Olivia Howell is joined by therapist and perinatal mental health expert Sarah Baroud, LICSW, to discuss one of the most underrepresented and emotionally charged topics: navigating divorce during pregnancy or postpartum. Together, they shed light on the emotional weight of going through a separation while also adjusting to motherhood—a time already marked by identity shifts, hormonal changes, and extreme vulnerability.

Sarah breaks down the importance of seeking the right kind of support, including perinatal-trained therapists and peer-based community groups. She explains how this season of life often magnifies issues already present in a relationship and why having the right resources—emotional, mental, and logistical—can be a lifeline. From financial abuse to emotional neglect, this episode opens the door to tough but necessary conversations.

Whether you’re postpartum and feeling trapped or newly pregnant and questioning your relationship, this episode offers warmth, wisdom, and a path forward. Sarah reminds us that caring for yourself is caring for your child—and that you deserve support, safety, and peace. You are not alone.

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