Stories

You are not alone in this.

Every person who finds this site arrives carrying something — grief, confusion, hope, or some quiet combination of all three. We believe there is healing in knowing that others have walked a similar road and found their way through.

This is a space for those stories. If you have lived through a difficult marriage or divorce and found healing on the other side — or if you are still in the middle of it and want to share what you are learning — we would be honored to hear from you.

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We read every submission
Bruce and Valerie personally read each story before it is considered for publishing.
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Your privacy is respected
We publish only your first name and general location — exactly as you provide them.
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Kindness is the standard
We do not publish stories that speak unkindly of former spouses or others. Grace is our guide.

Share your story

Tell us what you have been through, what helped you, and where you are now. There are no requirements for how far along you are in your healing — we welcome stories from every stage of the journey. Write as much or as little as feels right.

We will never publish your email. We may contact you before publishing.

By submitting this form you give Bruce and Valerie permission to publish your story on PeaceAfterPain.org. We will publish only your first name and the general location you provide. We will never publish your email address. We reserve the right to edit for length and to decline submissions that do not meet our community guidelines.

Stories from the community

“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”

Proverbs 27:17

Stories from the community will appear here as they are reviewed and published. We are looking forward to sharing them with you.