Grief after a divorce doesn't wait for the paperwork to catch up, and it rarely leaves the same moment the case closes.In this episode, Oona Metz, LICSW, CGP, psychotherapist, and author of Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women, joins Katherine to map the emotional side of divorce that the legal process never touches.After running weekly divorce support groups for 16 years, Oona built a five-phase model that reflects how women actually move through loss, from the first heartbreak through the rollercoaster of conflicting emotions to finally reinvesting in a new life. She also speaks to where traditional divorce resources leave LGBTQ+ women out of the picture.Tune in to understand why healing from divorce rarely moves in a straight line, and how naming what you're feeling can lead to clearer decisions and a more dignified path forward.In this episode, you'll learn:The five phases of divorce grief, from heartbreak to moving on;Why grief resurfaces even years after a divorce is final;How to tell the difference between a partner's behavior and their character;Where traditional divorce resources fall short for LGBTQ+ women; andWhy understanding your feelings can lead to steadier, clearer decisionsHighlights:

Meet Oona Metz

Phase One: Heartbreak

Behavior versus character in a marriage

Phase Two: The Rollercoaster

Phase Three: Mending

Phase Four: Letting Go

Phase Five: Moving On

Why divorce grief doesn't move in a straight line

Where traditional divorce resources fail LGBTQ+ women

Oona's advice before you start the divorce process

Meet Oona Metz

Phase One: Heartbreak

Behavior versus character in a marriage

Phase Two: The Rollercoaster

Phase Three: Mending

Phase Four: Letting Go

Phase Five: Moving On

Why divorce grief doesn't move in a straight line

Where traditional divorce resources fail LGBTQ+ women

Oona's advice before you start the divorce process

Reframing grief as part of healing