My Road to Recovery after Divorce, The Pain. The Journey. The Joy (kathieyvwriter.com)

  Have you heard of a blindsided divorce? It’s a painful reality for many who find themselves completely caught off guard by their partner’s decision to end the marriage. I know this feeling all too well. I experienced a blindsided divorce firsthand, unaware that my spouse had already been secretly planning to leave—securing an apartment and working with a divorce attorney behind my back. The only reason I found out was because a letter from his attorney was mistakenly sent to our home, revealing what was meant to be hidden from me. Let’s take a closer look at what blindsided divorce really means and the deep emotional impact it has on those left in the dark. Blindside divorce occurs when one partner is unexpectedly served divorce papers or caught completely off guard by the decision to end the marriage. Unlike amicable divorces where both parties mutually agree to part ways, blindside divorces leave the unsuspecting spouse grappling with shock, surprise, and a whirlwind of emotion...