Divorce Over 50 With Linda HershmanOne in four marriages of couples over age 50 end in divorce, with women doing most of the initiating of the splits.In this episode, Linda Hershman joins Beverly Price on the show as we delve deep into Gray Divorce. Linda is a 30 years licensed marriage & family therapist, the Author of the Gray Divorce book, and a frequent national and international conferences speaker on Gray Divorce.In the session, Linda expounds on what Gray Divorce is, the reasons for the increased divorce rate for people over 50 years, and why infidelity is not the primary reason for most divorces but rather unaddressed underlying issues for years. Moreover, she delves into some upsides of late-life divorces, such as self-actualization, divorce effects on your children as well as the best time to go ahead with your divorce.Ultimately, Linda shares three actionable steps to helping women on their divorce journey loving their children more than their Ex-spouse, being involved in their own life & seeking professional support. Tune in for more insights! Episode Highlights/ Timestamps [02:01] Introducing today’s guest “Linda Hershman.”[04:25] Why divorce over the age of 50 is doubling or even tripling despite the decrease in the general divorce rate[06:11] Reasons for divorce in later life[08:37] Who is divorcing over 50 and why[11:11] Why infidelity is not the main reason marriages break up[16:26] Upsides of late-life divorce[20:29] What older women fear most while divorcing or contemplating divorce[22:38] Divorce effects on children[29:11]Three actionable tips to women to help women on their divorce journey and recovery afterwards Quotes●     “Infidelity is not the main reason marriages break up.”●     “Relationships function in patterns, and each person is responsible for what they bring in & change their pattern.”  "If you are experiencing any form of domestic violence and abuse, do not leave your abuser without the help of skilled Domestic Violence professionals such as those on the US hotline at 800-799-7233 or those at your local shelter. The most dangerous time in an abused woman's life is when she leaves her abuser." Mentioned Book-Gray Divorce: Everything You Need to Know About Later-Life Breakups by Linda Hershman Connect With Linda HershmanWebsite: https://lindahershman.comFacebook: Gray Divorce BookTwitter: @graydivorcebookLinkedin: Linda HershmanInstagram: lindahershmanlmftConnect with Beverly Price, the Podcast Host & Divorce & Empowerment Coach●     Website - www.herempowereddivorce.com●     Email - [email protected]●     Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/herempowereddivorce/●     Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/beverlyprice365/●     Facebook Group for Women: Women’s Divorce and Empowerment Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/divorcerecovery●     Instagram -...

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