I Want Out: How to Tell Your Spouse You Want a Divorce

You don't want to start the beginning of the end conflicted. So when possible be kind.  

Discussion About Guests and Support:

• Mention guests who have supported people during a divorce.
• Emphasizing the need for support for those who have been through divorce.

Introduction of Tracey Stracener with Simply Thrive Therapeutic Associates:

• Discussion about her role in supporting people through divorce.
• Introducing the topic: telling your spouse that you want to leave.

Tracey Speaks About Her Practice:

• Overview of working at Simply Thrive Therapeutic Associates, focusing on trauma therapy.
• Discussing the trauma involved in asking for a divorce and the delicate nature of the subject.
• Emphasizes her love for working with women and her approach to therapy.

Discussion on Therapy and Moving Forward:

• Tracey details her work with individuals, couples, and families.
• The hosts and Tracey discuss the theme of moving forward.

Navigating the Emotional Aspect of Divorce:

• Discussion on how to handle telling a spouse about wanting a divorce.
• Consideration of keeping secrets and preparing for the other person's reaction.
• Discussion about taking various individual responses to a divorce request.

Dealing with Narcissistic Personalities:

• Reflection on encountering narcissistic personalities in their line of work.
• Contemplating how to approach a conversation with someone with a narcissistic personality.

Creators & Guests

Host

Elizabeth A. Stephenson, MSW

Attorney/Partner, Parent Coordinator, & Collaborative Lawyer at New Direction Family Law

Host

Sarah J. Hink

Attorney/Partner at New Direction Family Law

Guest

Jennifer Bordeaux

Director of Public Relations at New Direction Family Law. With an educational and professional background in juvenile delinquency, Jen’s focus has always been on family dynamics and encouraging healthy relationships.

Producer

Joe Woolworth

Owner of Podcast Cary in Cary, NC. Your friendly neighborhood podcast studio.

Guest

Tracey Stracener

LCMHC Supervising Mental Health Therapist. Adolescents to Seniors | Trauma | Depression | Anxiety | OCD | Eating Disorders | Life Transitions | Current Environmental Stressors

What is Ex-it Strategy?

Your no bullsh$t guide to divorce with experienced attorneys from New Direction Family Law and guests and professionals who have been there. Unfiltered discussions to help you move from victim to victorious and from bitter to better.