July 14, 2025

Love, Loss, and Liberation: Healing After a Partner Comes Out

39 minutes

Out of the Closet, Into the Light: Healing After a Spouse Comes Out

Hosted by Deborah Moskovich and Steve Peck

Featuring Special Guest: Dr. Amity Buxton

In this milestone episode of The Smart Divorce—a forerunner to the Soft Landing Podcast—we courageously step into one of the most unspoken, yet profoundly human chapters in the world of divorce: when a spouse comes out as LGBTQ+ within a heterosexual marriage. Deborah Moskovich and Steve Peck are joined by Dr. Amity Buxton, founder of the Straight Spouse Network and author of The Other Side of the Closet, to illuminate the emotional complexities, deep-seated grief, and powerful healing that follows this life-altering revelation.

This episode is a pivotal achievement in divorce education:

Explores the silent trauma experienced by straight spouses and their children.

Reframes the disclosure as a family-wide transformation—not just a personal event.

Shares the six stages of recovery, offering validation and hope to anyone feeling shattered by the truth.

Highlights the lived experience of both partners—with empathy, not blame.

This episode is more than education—it's a compassionate call to reimagine how we support one another through the most intimate upheavals. Whether you're navigating a similar path or seeking to understand, this conversation is the beginning of a smarter, more humane approach to separation.

💬 Thanks for Listening Ken Maynard Thank you for joining us on the Soft Landing Divorce Podcast, where we believe that separation can be a starting point—not just an end. With the right support, you can navigate this transition with dignity, clarity, and a vision for your future. I’m Ken Maynard, Accredited Family Mediator and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), and founder of Divorce the Smartway. I help separating couples find resolution through constructive dialogue, practical financial planning, and family-first solutions.

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Sarah Bates I believe every ending can be the beginning of a healthier, more empowered life. I’m Sarah Bates—divorce consultant, educator, and advocate for compassionate separation. If you're navigating separation, co-parenting, or just need guidance on building the right team, I’m here to help.