Contemplating Divorce: Recommended Reads
At Onward, we understand that contemplating divorce is a deeply personal and challenging process. To support you during this time of reflection and decision-making, we’ve curated a selection of insightful and empowering books. These titles are designed to help you explore your emotions, clarify your values, and navigate the complexity of this pivotal moment. Whether you’re seeking guidance, self-understanding, or practical tools, this list offers resources to help you make informed choices about your future.
There is Nothing Wrong with You
Cheri Huber
This self-help book focuses on self-compassion and breaking free from self-criticism. If divorce contemplation stirs feelings of guilt or inadequacy, Huber’s guidance can encourage self-acceptance and inner healing.
Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay
Mira Kirshenbaum
A practical guide to navigating ambivalence, Kirshenbaum offers a structured framework for assessing whether to leave or stay in a relationship. It’s particularly relevant for those feeling stuck in indecision about divorce.
I Wish I Knew This Before I Got Divorced
Elaine St. James
Offering insights and hard-won lessons, this book provides practical advice to navigate the complexities of divorce and avoid common pitfalls.
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Lundy Bancroft and JAC Patrissi
This book delves into understanding the dynamics of your relationship, helping you assess whether staying is healthy or leaving is necessary for your well-being.
Better Apart
Gabrielle Hartley and Elena Brower
Centered on mindfulness and positive communication, this book provides strategies for creating a peaceful and cooperative divorce process, reducing conflict for all involved.
Before You Split
Toni Nieuwhof
Blending legal expertise with personal reflection, this book encourages thoughtful consideration of the emotional and practical implications of divorce, helping you make an informed choice.