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Divorce Isn’t Failure — It’s an Awakening With Dr. Oona Metz
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- Sisters In Sobriety
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- Jan 12, 2026
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Summary
<p>Sonia and Kathleen sit down with<a href="www.oonametz.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <strong>Oona Metz</strong></a>, a therapist with 30 years of clinical experience and a leading expert in helping women navigate divorce. For the past 15 years, Oona has specialized in supporting women through the realities of divorce. She is the author of <em>Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women. </em></p><br><p>Dr. Metz frames divorce not as a failure, but as a profound life transition—one that often reshapes identity, relationships, and sobriety. They'll explore questions many women quietly carry: What actually happens emotionally during divorce? Why does it feel so disorienting—even when you’re the one who initiated it? How do grief, anger, relief, fear, and hope coexist at the same time? And why can divorce feel so lonely even when you’re surrounded by support? They talk about the deeper layers of healing, touching on community, shame, self-trust, boundaries, and the ways alcohol can quietly become a coping mechanism during this chapter.</p><br><p>You'll will walk away with practical takeaways about the divorce process from a mental health perspective, including how divorce impacts the nervous system, why women often internalize blame, and how group support can accelerate healing. Dr. Metz explains the psychological stages of divorce, common emotional patterns women experience, and why validation, regulation, and connection are essential tools for recovery. The conversation also weaves in themes of sobriety, emotional regulation, self-worth, and rebuilding identity after major life upheaval.</p><br><p>Sonia and Kathleen reflec…