
In brief: money after divorce – your fresh start
It’s easy to think the financial work is done once a divorce is finalised – but this is actually where the rebuilding begins.
In this episode, Kate is joined by award-winning author Laura Pritchett to discuss how a lack of communication led to the end of her marriage – and how journalling and writing helped her understand the truth and ultimately move on.
In this episode, Kate is joined by award-winning author Laura Pritchett to discuss how a lack of communication led to the end of her marriage – and how journalling and writing helped her understand the truth and ultimately move on.
About the episode
Kate and Laura begin by discussing Laura’s essay, ‘No sound, no fury, no marriage’, and her divorce experience, which inspired her to write the piece. Laura explains how a lack of easy banter and general communication barriers ultimately led to the end of her marriage – and how journalling and writing her latest novel, ‘Three Keys’, helped her understand the truth and move on. Finally, Laura reflects on her 22-year marriage and what she’s learned about the part she played in the divorce. She shares how she eventually told her kids the news and the lessons she's taking forward into her next chapter…
About our guest
Laura Pritchett is an award-winning author of seven novels, two nonfiction books and editor of three anthologies. Her essay ‘No sound, no fury, no marriage’ was featured in the Modern Love column of The New York Times, and her latest fiction book. ‘Three Keys’ is based on her own experience of divorce. All her work is rooted in the natural world, celebrating the people who live close to it. When not writing or teaching, she’s generally found exploring the mountains of her home state of Colorado, particularly those near the ranch where she was raised.
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