Understanding Bargaining in Divorce: A Journey Through Grief
You see your world crumbling around you. Everything that you held dear is being torn away from you, and you are at the stage where you will do whatever you can to keep that from happening. But unfortunately, it's not something you can really do, because by the time you get to the stage where your spouse has asked for a divorce, by the time you get to the stage where divorce proceedings are happening, they've pretty well made up their mind and, like I've talked about before, they've moved through the grieving process and they have come to a point of acceptance that the marriage is over.
Divorce is more than just a legal process; it's an emotional rollercoaster that can leave you feeling lost and overwhelmed. In this episode of the 'Surviving Divorce Podcast', G.D. Lengacher dives deep into the third stage of grief: bargaining. If you've ever found yourself thinking, 'If only I had done this differently,' then this episode is for you.
Lengacher explains how bargaining is a natural reaction to loss, often manifesting as an attempt to negotiate with your ex or even with a higher power to reverse the situation. Unfortunately, by the time you're in this stage, the decision is usually out of your hands, as your spouse has likely already moved on to acceptance. But don't lose hope; understanding this phase is crucial for your healing journey.
Lengacher also touches on the five stages of grief, offering practical coping strategies to help you navigate through each one. Whether you're dealing with the immediate aftermath of separation or trying to find your footing in a new normal, this episode provides valuable insights to help you move forward. Tune in for a compassionate, straightforward discussion that aims to bring you one step closer to healing.