What’s Your Story?

Questionnaire: Why did you decide to divorce?

Thank you in advance for being willing to share your story in the sections of the form below. Once reviewed, we'll get back to you about making it a Case Study on this site, and eventually a chapter in the upcoming book. My hope is that this form will make it easier for you to discuss your experience of love, loss, and letting go. We also welcome you to also share any additional thoughts, ideas, poems for our finale — the Parting Thoughts section. Note: If you aren't comfortable sharing your personal story via this form, feel free to send me your story via email: hopekatzgibbs@gmail.com. And, if you know anyone who would also be willing to share their story, send them a link to this page. Your help is much appreciated! Be well, and stay in touch! — Hope

First, choose the category you feel best fits your divorce situation.*
- Abuse
- Addiction
- Adultery
- Abandonment
- Angst
Next, tell us: How long were you married before you began thinking about getting divorced?
Why did you want to leave?
How did your spouse feel about your decision?
How long did it take to make the decision?
What kept you from leaving sooner?
Do you wish you had waited?
Talk about what your life has been like since you got divorced.
Are you happier?
How is your spouse doing?
How are your kids doing?
Would you divorce again? If so, would you do anything differently?
Now take a look forward: Do you want to marry again? If so, what lessons will you take with you into your next relationship?
Advice for Others: What lessons from this entire experience have you learned and would like to share with others? (List as many as you'd like.)
Resources: Share with us any books (titles, authors), or other resources (movies, support groups, Internet sites) that helped you get through the divorce process. Briefly explain why they helped, and how others can use these tools to get through the phases of divorce.
Parting Thoughts: Finally, if you have written a short story, poem, drawn a picture or taken one, or even created a video about your experience, share it here. (If you prefer, you can also send it by email to: hopekatzgibbs@gmail.com.) We'll add these to our Divorce Diaries section of the website.
Real Name
Pseudonym
Years Married
Age
Email
Date of your separation.
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Date of your divorce
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Number of kids (ages)