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There's little disagreement that ending your marriage is one of the most difficult experiences and transitions you'll have in life. It can also be one of the most isolating. In the months leading up to going public, people often hide the truth about what is going on from family and friends because if you can work it out, you don't want people to know about all the problems.
Once the decision is public, people are still quiet about what's going on. That's a mixture of wanting some privacy, fear of judgement, feeling embarrassed and simply not wanting to talk about it.
Yet, it is precisely at these times that we need the support of others.
So how do you reach out for help? Where are the safe places to find support? How much do you share about what is going on? When do you need to be cautious?
Joining Mandy for this Conversation, is Judy Herbst, director of PR ad Partnerships at Worthy.com. Worthy.com is the online auction site for wedding rings, estate jewelry, watches and more and is also the creator and moderator of the Facebook group, Worthy Women And Divorce. It's a group with more than 60,000 members, so clearly Worthy is offering support that people.
Find a synopsis of this Conversation at Mandy's blog here: https://sincemydivorce.com/how-to-find-the-right-divorce-support-for-you
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