188. Why Do I Feel Guilty, Even When I Know It's Right To Divorce?

The Empowered Divorce Podcast · Apr 9, 2026 · 39m

Many women walk away from a marriage knowing deep down they made the right decision, yet still feel overwhelmed by guilt and grief. Especially when children are involved, the emotional weight can feel confusing and heavy.

In this episode, I talk about the kind of guilt that doesn’t make logical sense, the sadness that shows up when anger was expected, and why grief after betrayal and divorce is not a flaw in the system.

I also share practical ways to separate responsibility from guilt, give grief a safe place to move through the body, and show up for your children while still honoring your…