I Said the D Word & October's Monthly Read - Ep. 48

I said the word "divorce" on Instagram last week and people had a lot of opinions. It was in the podcast episode too, but less opinions there. It's not a word I use lightly and this episode gets into why it carries so much weight and what it's like to be on the receiving end of everyone else's reactions to it. Which was perfect for October's Monthly Read: Strangers by Belle Burden, a memoir of marriage that's really about the unraveling of one. I talk about how much I saw myself in her story, the strange parallels between how people respond to divorce and how they responded when I had cancer, and why the real gift of a book like this is the reminder that you never actually know what someone else is carrying. Key Themes: Why the word "divorce" carries so much weight, and why I use it carefully October's Monthly Read: Strangers by Belle Burden, a memoir of marriage The strange similarities between how people react to divorce and to cancer How all relationships change in the wake of divorce Rebuilding and reinventing yourself on the other side of an ending Why reading memoirs builds real empathy for what other people are going through The reminder that you never know someone's whole story Work With Me: My coaching practice is a space to look more closely at your own life, relationships, identity, health, sexuality, and the things you’re working through. My approach is integrative and deeply personal to you, with the goal of helping you understand yourself more clearly and create a life that feels aligned with who you are. I'd love to work with you! Reach out anytime to start a conversation. Common Confidential: Common Confidential is my line of intimate wellness essentials created to make intimacy feel a little easier, slower, and more intentional. From our organic Massage Butter and Intimate Blanket to Confidential Mouth Tape, everything is designed around creating more space for connection, pleasure, rest, and presence. Connect: To connect with Me follow @iammeganmarieee Shop My Intimate Wellness Product Line Common Confidential Book List For more writing and my Sunday Newsletter join my Substack Life Notes on Instagram Read More Articles on Common Confidential Shop my Amazon page HERE and my LTK page HERE Work With Me Book Club