Past generations may disagree, but it’s 2010 people and I’m here to tell you differently.
Divorce (IMO) is reset button. It’s a chance for me to build a better life for myself, to learn to be independent, to grow as an individual as opposed to as a “couple”, an opportunity to find new happiness, it’s freedom from “us” and now it’s All About ME!
Sure I had it easy because my Ex and I are still friends and our split was for the most part quite amicable. And I realize in many cases it may not seem so much “greener grass”, but for me it is… or at least this is how I choose to perceive it.
So why should I be subjected to feeling pitied for? Why should I be made to feel guilty for celebrating this milestone in my life?
It’s time society change their views. I am not a victim. I don’t need your sad faces when I mention I’m divorced. I am embracing my decision to end the life I started and begin anew.
Perhaps I just need to develop a new term or hybrid of the word to make my situation more acceptable to others. Would that help?
Suggestions are welcome in comments!
/rant.
