Thankfully, my marriage is pretty stable. We have our moments, of course, but so far we are making it work. Not all of my friends have been so lucky, and it seems like every few months I hear about another couple we know separating.  Having seen several friends go through the divorce experience, I know that most of them have gone through tons of emotions along the way — fear, sadness, anger, and grief all seem pretty normal. But I’ve also been amazed at the post-divorce bounce back that I’ve seen. It seems like once the divorce is finalized, many women are ready to celebrate starting a fresh chapter in their life. And why shouldn’t they? After all, in some cases they’ve made a decision that will ultimately improve their lives. I talked to 15 recently divorced women and heard even more stories of ways to celebrate life after divorce. Read on for some real-life divorce inspiration!

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