When I Do Becomes I Don’t: Practical Steps During Separation and Divorce

When I Do Becomes I Don’t: Practical Steps During Separation and Divorce

When Laura Petherbridge realized her marriage was ending, she asked the gut-wrenching question,
“What do I do now?”

Now Laura offers practical answers about divorce that she has found through her own experience and through two decades of caring for those grieving the loss of a marriage. In the midst of pain and confusion, you might also be asking questions such as these:

  •     How do I find where I belong when I no longer know my identity?
  •     If my spouse asks for forgiveness, should I go back?
  •     If I get an attorney, will my spouse think I’m giving up on our marriage forever?
  •     How do I figure out a budget on my own?
  •     What should I do when others criticize my ex-spouse in front of my kids?
  •     How do I reenter the workplace after years of staying home?
  •     How will I know when it’s a good time to date again?
  •     Does God still care about me?
  •     Will I ever be happy again?

With straightforward, sensitive answers to these questions and others, Petherbridge offers real-life help, spiritual insights, and new hope for the future.

About Laura Petherbridge

Laura Petherbridge serves couples and single adults as a friend and teacher on the topics of marriage enhancement, divorce prevention, and divorce recovery. A featured expert on the DivorceCare video series, Petherbridge is a sought-after speaker at seminars and retreats around the world, with nearly twenty years of experience in helping others find healing and hope in their relationships.

Includes reflection and discussion questions after each chapter and guidelines for those who love someone who is getting a divorce.

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