Divorce. Just the word itself can carry a weight of sadness and finality. It’s a life-altering event that often brings with it a profound sense of loss, so profound that it can feel eerily similar to the grief experienced after a death. But why does divorce evoke such a powerful reaction? The reason lies in the fact that divorce *is* a death – the death of a dream, the death of a shared future, and the death of the identity you built as a couple. It’s the end of a chapter, and often, the beginning of a painful, uncertain new one. Understanding the Layers of Grief: The Loss of a Partner: This is perhaps the most obvious loss. You’re no longer sharing your life with the person you thought you
