8 Positive, Empowering Resources Every Divorced Woman Should Know About
Let’s be honest — divorce is disorienting.
It can leave you feeling like the ground beneath you has shifted. You’re juggling emotions, decisions, and maybe even starting over in a hundred different ways — all while trying to hold it together.
But here’s what I want you to know:
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
There are real, trusted, encouraging resources that can walk with you — from the emotional healing to the legal stuff to rediscovering who you are.
Below are eight of my favorite resources for women going through divorce. These are the ones that bring you back to yourself — your strength, your clarity, and yes… your smile.
1. ReBranding Divorce
If you’re asking “What happens to me now?” — this is the place to start.
ReBranding Divorce is built around the idea that you don’t just survive divorce — you rise from it.
You’ll find two powerful ways to move forward, depending on what you need right now:
If you’re looking for a quick boost to help you get back on your feet, start with the Confidence After Divorce course. It’s short, actionable, and designed to help you feel clear, capable, and strong again — fast.
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If you’re ready for deep healing — the kind that helps you rewrite your story and reclaim your life from the inside out — check out The Ready for More Community. This is the full transformation: coaching, community, and the roadmap you didn’t know you needed. This is where “what’s next” starts to take shape. Here, you’ll move from feeling stuck to feeling steady, from surviving to thriving, from asking “what now?” to living your “what’s next.”
- If you’re just need a quick boost to help you get back on your feet, start with the Confidence After Divorce course. It’s short, actionable, and designed to help you feel clear, capable, and strong again — fast.
Both are rooted in the Post Divorce Growth Cycle, a gentle but powerful framework that meets you exactly where you are.
Not sure where to begin? Take the free quiz
2. Divorced Girl Smiling
Founded by writer and divorce advocate Jackie Pilossoph, Divorced Girl Smiling is a go-to hub for encouragement, expert advice, and trusted resources. From personal blogs and relatable podcast episodes to vetted referrals for divorce attorneys, financial planners, and therapists — this site is like your wise big sister walking you through the hard stuff.
It even has a mobile app full of daily inspiration, journaling prompts, and tools to keep you grounded and supported.
3. Untamed by Glennon Doyle
This book is fire. Untamed reminds you that you are allowed to want more, to rewrite your life, and to stop shrinking for other people’s comfort. It’s raw, real, and gives so many women permission to stop surviving and start living.
4. Brené Brown’s Podcast, Unlocking Us
When you need a voice of reason — or a really good cry in the car — Brené’s podcast will hold you. From boundaries and belonging to grief and courage, it’s full of insights that help you heal and lead with your heart.
5. Hello Divorce
This platform simplifies the legal divorce process with step-by-step guidance and emotional support. Whether you need to file, negotiate, or just understand your rights, Hello Divorce helps you do it with less stress and more clarity.
6. Savvy Ladies
If money feels overwhelming right now, Savvy Ladies is a nonprofit offering free financial advice for women, including how to manage your finances after divorce. They even offer free 1:1 consults with financial advisors — no strings attached.
7. Women in Transition Communities
Sometimes the most powerful support comes from women who get it.
Whether it’s a Facebook group like "ReBranding Divorce", “Women Starting Over After Divorce” or a forum like Reddit’s r/Divorce, there’s something deeply healing about hearing “me too” from someone else.
Tip: Stick with communities that are positive, solution-focused, and drama-free.
8. HerMoney by Jean Chatzky
From rebuilding your credit to planning a new financial future, HerMoney is packed with smart, relatable advice for women who are ready to feel in control of their money (again).
What Happens to Me Now?
That question — what happens to me now? — doesn’t have to be scary.
It can be the start of a whole new chapter.
One that’s more aligned, more peaceful, more you.
You are not broken.
You are becoming.
Start with the tools that help you remember your strength.
Bookmark these resources. Share them. Return to them when you need them.
And if you’re ready to get clear on exactly where you are and what your next step could be...
Take the Post Divorce Growth Cycle Quiz Here
It’s quick, insightful, and designed to help you see the path forward.
