Light Up The Couch Gray Divorce: What You Need to Know About Later-Life Breakups, Ep. 171
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Mar 9, 2023 Linda Hershman, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and author specializing in gray divorce, dives into the complexities of later-life breakups. She discusses the increasing trend of gray divorce and how societal changes, including financial independence and pandemic impacts, shape these decisions. Linda sheds light on unique challenges faced by adult children and mixed-orientation marriages, emphasizing the emotional toll of parental separation. Through her expert insights, she offers valuable resources for those navigating this transformative phase in life.
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Use Therapy And Telehealth Early
- Seek therapy earlier since normalization and telehealth have increased access and acceptance.
- Use online therapy options if mobility or schedule limits in-person visits.
Distinct Fears In Later-Life Divorce
- Later-life divorce carries unique fears: women worry about re-partnering, both worry about finances and men fear losing adult children.
- Remarriage chances differ by gender, affecting emotional and practical outcomes.
LGBTQ+ Patterns And Community Shame
- Lesbian women have the highest divorce rate among groups, influenced by faster relationship formation and prior marriages.
- LGBTQ+ older adults face added shame from feeling they let down communities that fought for marriage rights.
