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The Surviving Divorce Podcast is a place for you to find hope and healing during and after separation or divorce.
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Hi GD:
Thanks do much for making this great podcast! Like you, I was blindsided by my divorce… went through some really bad times – it’s only been about 6 months since the divorce was finalized. I found your podcast and devoured every episode… you do a fantastic job – so much better than the other podcasts I’ve come across… wanted to give you some feedback:
First, I am not into organized religion at all. In many episodes, you mention how someone will comment that you should refrain from discussing religion/church, etc. I disagree. Even though I may have different views than you, it would be disingenuous for you to not be yourself. Part of the charm of your podcast is that you are very sincere. So, ignore anyone who tells you such things in the future. I think it’s refreshing to hear a host speak from the heart… and, for what it’s worth, you don’t really overdo it on that front. Doesn’t bother me at all.
Secondly, it was fun to work backward through your shows… by the time I got to the beginning episodes, it was fun to hear how much your show had improved over the years.
My divorce was extremely painful. Finding your show was a true Godsend… often, I listen to it on my way to and from work (on public transit… I live in Portland, Oregon… but I’m from the Midwest, close to you, in fact – I grew up in the tri-state area of Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky) – anyway, sometimes the best part of my days were listening to your podcast and feeling a little bit better… your voice made me feel like I had a true friend who had been there, done that – and genuinely cared about helping other people get through it.
I tried to leave you a review on iTunes, but I don’t subscribe to it and got very frustrated trying to sign up just to leave a review. Have you ever thought of adding a “Donate” button to your homepage? I know a lot of people would donate $5 or something… I have done that with other podcasts I enjoy. You can set it up to link to Paypal…
I also have an idea for a future show – even a title: “Going Off the Deep End”
I had been totally booze free for five years and living a clean and sober lifestyle. After my unexpected divorce, and the subsequent stress it caused me (I won’t go into all the details, but my life was completely crazy… nowhere to live, etc.) I started drinking again… bad idea. It only lasted for a month or two, and I pulled myself back out of it.. I said to myself, “she’s already messed up my life… I’m not gonna let her send me into the abyss…” so, I’m back to my healthy lifestyle again. But anyway, it’s easy to fall… to turn to the bottle (or any addiction) as a cheap and fast way to cope… but then you can really mess your life up… I’m sure you get the idea. But I think it could make a great episode, as many people in my divorce group have similar stories… one guy got a DUI and made his life post-divorce life way worse!
Keep up the good work, man. You are awesome 🙂
P.S. Feel free to use my story in any way you see fit…