Listen "If Not For the Divorce Our Family Would Not Be Here"
Episode Synopsis
Turns out, beauty can rise from the ashes (and messy custody schedules). This week, Jess dives into the wild ride of life post-divorce—and spoiler alert—it’s not all doom and gloom.She’s peeling back the layers on her story—messy stepmom moments, blended family chaos, and all. But instead of hiding the cringeworthy bits, Jess is owning them, because healing doesn’t happen on the surface. You’ve gotta dive deep!Along the way, she gives major love to you, the listeners, for your DMs, your support, and your shared stories that make the shame feel just a little lighter. Chapters00:00 - Intro06:24 - Embracing My Story: The Journey of a Stepmom14:24 - Embracing Change and Forgiveness26:36 - Navigating Emotions: From Disappointment to Connection31:24 - The Importance of Family Bonds Through MusicAbout JessJess is a storyteller and seeker of meaningful connections in Texas by way of Baton Rouge, LA. Geaux Tigers! With a passion for humor and authenticity, she explores life’s complexities and embraces each experience with wild grace. You can find Jess rearranging her room for the third time this month, designing the perfect outfit for an upcoming rodeo, or hugging a friend for way too long! She has been married to her Texas farmer for eight years, and the two have blended a beautiful crew of five children, ages 12-19. You can hear all about their marriage and world over at their joint podcast, Moving On Again. Together, the duo has set out to get ALL of the goodie from this life they have graciously been given! Deeper connections with themselves and others, an even stronger family, a bulletproof marriage, and a life you have to recover from in the end! Giddy up!ConnectWebsite: https://jessrushnorman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jess_rush_norman/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessrushnorman?lang=enGot thoughts you'd love to share? Put them in the comments below!
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