75 million Americans experienced grief in the last five years and dealing with it. And 1.3 million Americans went through a divorce just in the last year. Today we touch base with Dr. Jennifer Davis and her story on dealing with divorces that are not your atypical proceedings.

“I didn't even realize this until I became a facilitator at circles. That that's not the case for at least 60 or 70% of people. Like most people, do not have just a quick, easy divorce.”

Jennifer's story is one of resilience and courage. After seven years of marriage and three children, her husband left abruptly, leaving her to navigate an emotionally painful divorce process alone. With her husband in a different state, Jennifer had to make difficult decisions about the safety of her children while dealing with the shame and guilt of divorce. Over the course of two and a half years, Jennifer faced tremendous obstacles in her divorce process, often feeling isolated and overwhelmed by the opinions of others. Despite the difficulties, Jennifer was able to find strength in her situation and has since used her experience to help others in similar circumstances.

“I wish Circles had been around when I went through my divorce because it was just such a lonely and isolating time for me.”

Jennifer's divorce was a difficult process and one that she had to fight hard to maintain her mental and emotional health. But through it all, she never lost her faith and persevered. Her turning point came when she was in a therapy session with her therapist and she realized that her family had moved past the trauma and could begin to live a normal life again. From that moment on, Jennifer began to share her story with others who were going through the same experience. Through her own struggles, Jennifer found a way to help others in similar situations and began creating circles of support for those going through similar hardships. Jennifer's story serves as a reminder that no matter the struggle, there is always hope and with the right support, we can all make it through.

“she turned to me and she said, Jennifer, you do realize these are very typical age appropriate behaviors that you're talking about. She said, you do realize you guys have moved past the trauma of everything that happened.”

Jennifer's group has been a remarkable success story and has proven to be an ongoing source of comfort and support to its members. Through her leadership, she has created an environment where members can come to cry, talk, and be heard. What started as a group of strangers has turned into a family of sorts, and the members have grown together in a way that is truly inspiring. Jennifer's ability to create a safe, nonjudgmental, and understanding space for her members has been the catalyst for the growth and transformation that has taken place. It is clear that her leadership and compassion have impacted the lives of her members and will continue to do so.