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Secrets To Getting Your Self-Esteem Back After Divorce

3. Embrace This Newfound Independence
You spend years leaning on someone who helped pay the bills, clean the house, bring in the money, and was your automatic plus one - and just like that the house is empty and you have to do everything alone. That can be daunting - or it can be exciting.

It's time to roll up your sleeves and embrace this new independence. You're a strong woman that had the guts to change her life when something wasn't working for her, so you can now take the next step and figure out how to take charge without the extra help.