Divorce grief often follows a trajectory that’s distinct from other forms of loss - yet most people try to navigate it using traditional grief models that don’t fully apply. Understanding these unique stages can help you avoid pathologising your healing or rushing through emotional work that needs to be felt, not fixed. The first stage isn’t always sadness - it can be relief, often accompanied by overwhelming guilt. You might feel lighter, freer, like you can finally breathe again, only to be hi