Calm Waters Center for Children and Families

Happily Ever After, Again

Divorce can be a powerful rebirth—a spark for dramatic transformation, healing, and a bolder, more powerful version of yourself waiting to emerge.

But the Reality Is for way too many people the end of a marriage doesn't bring relief—it becomes a cascade of emotional turbulence, self doubt and pain. Many feel incomplete, lost, and abandoned.

Up to 37% of U.S. marriages end in divorce, and nearly one in three American children experiences parental divorce before adulthood

Without resources or support for adults, divorce often brings sharp spikes in anxiety, depression, insomnia, and even cardiovascular risk, especially for women. But the pain goes deeper. Children of divorced parents are twice as likely to drop out of high school, face 13% lower earnings by age 27, alongside elevated risks of teen pregnancy, incarceration, and even early death. Emotionally, 25% of children with divorced parents struggle with ongoing behavioral or emotional issues, versus just 10% in intact families

Many parents face this challenge this alone, too focused on surviving that they don’t realize: without timely help, the ripple effect of trauma deepens—for both them and their children.

But Here’s the Truth...

The next chapter can be better. Heartbreak doesn't disqualify people- it can be the portal to ones most purposeful, vibrant, love-filled life.

This Project — The Divorce Rebirth Guide

...is a heartfelt mission to bring hope, tools, and a gentle roadmap to anyone navigating divorce's aftermath. It’s not just advice—it’s emotional first aid, identity restoration, and the courageous invitation to love again—woven together in one place.