Divorce Became My Superpower: A Story of Divorce, Debt and Depression, to One of Hope, Happiness and Superpower

by Caroline Strawson

Are you struggling to cope through your divorce or break up? Have you lost your identity, feel like your life has ended and are struggling to see the light at the end of a very long dark tunnel?

Then you need to read the inspiring story of Caroline Strawson—a mum of 2 who has been there, literally at rock bottom, saddled with debt, crippling anxiety and self doubt. From breakdown to breakthrough this book will have you crying one minute and laughing out loud the next. If you're looking to be inspired at the lowest part of your life it will leave you feeling strong, positive and ready to take action.

Now one of the first accredited UK Divorce & Breakup Coaches, Caroline has created a service for others that she wishes had existed for her, helping those suffering to find a way through, not just to survive but to thrive.

Are you ready to make your divorce your superpower?

As seen in Yours Magazine and Fabulous Magazine.

130 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 7, 2018

About the author

Caroline Strawson is a bestselling author, international, and multi-award winning Trauma Informed therapist and coach specialising in healing narcissistic trauma. She is widely regarded as an expert in her field and has appeared on the national news, BBC Radio, national newspapers, and magazines and appeared on multiple global podcasts.

Reviews

[Esther Sofeda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an interesting read which shows that you can rise up from divorce and emotional abuse and I stayed up late into the night reading it because it is similar to what I am going through at the moment. However, it can be quiet repetitive at times.

[Jeanna Rangel · Rating 4 out of 5]

It has been 12 years since my divorce and 5 years since my break up from my fiancé. This book was long overdue to be read.

Reading this story was a walk down a painful past for me. Not all of it was the same, but it was still a struggle for real.

They decide to try for another child. Six months pregnant and she finds out that her husband has been having an affair. Ultimate betrayal.

How do you continue to trust someone who’s had an affair? Her gut was telling her something isn’t right.

He was not answering calls. Lying about where he’d been. Coming home late. Working more and odd hours. More distant with the kids and his marriage. The erratic behavior, getting upset and starting fights when she would question him. More lies.

He finally decides to leave her after 12 years of marriage and several affairs later with both kids, a mortgage, and debt. Alone. How is she going to make it as a single mom? How could he do this to the family?

Narcissists never feel remorse or apologize as they are not capable and stop wasting time expecting them to.

The victim of emotional abuse and bullied. This is exactly what manipulation is all about.

Slowly chipping away at your confidence with lies, arguments and erratic behavior leaving you questioning what is real and what is not real. You are not crazy.

When I received my divorce papers, it was final. I wasn’t crying for the love of my life and that I had lost him, I was crying because of what should have been. When I got married, I had no intention of anything like this ever happening. I had married for life and wanted to have a family and grow old together. I was crying for the lost future that I no longer felt I had. I had lost my identity in my future was so uncertain.

I had that voice that said I was a failure for having a divorce.

Your life is not over going through a divorce, in fact it is the chance to totally redesign your life, so you can go on and live a happier one.

I am independent and resilient. I believe that I can do and be anything I want.

[Daisy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have followed Caroline for a while and find her website, blog and groups useful. If you read the book as if you’re having a chat with a friend, it’s easy to follow and to overlook the editing issues. I found myself nodding and shaking my head all through the book, identifying with so much of her experiences. It made me feel as if I wasn’t alone in my own struggle with divorce.

[Heather Sanders · Rating 2 out of 5]

Two star. Not great.

This is quite a repetitive book. It is badly edited and at points contradictory such as describing the ex husband's child as a boy then later as a girl. Sadly it is poorly written and I didn't learn anything from reading it.

[Sarah Bridge]

Life after living with a narcissist

Well written, similar experiences, helpful for my current situation, informative, realistic, loved the fantastic ending. Very inspirational! Would definitely recommend!

[sarah Glynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

inspirational

I follow Caroline on instagram. She is truly an empowering human being. The book was great and I highly recommend

[aishea drysder · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good read, helps offer further insight as I work everyday with trauma.

[Meghan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall I thought the message was good. I first heard of Caroline from the podcast we can do hard things. I felt like she’s much better at articulating her thoughts in a conversation than to read them in this book. Something about the writing style just did not work with me.