Oct 6 • Superhero Support
The Pull of the Past vs. The Power of Your Present
Hey Superparents,
Have you ever felt a pull from your old self? That echo of the person you were before the healing, before the boundaries, before you truly understood your own strength?
Becoming a single parent after a divorce or major life change isn't just a new chapter; it's the beginning of a whole new identity. The journey to heal and rediscover yourself is one of the hardest things you'll ever do, but it forges a new, more resilient you. If you're in the middle of the struggle right now, trust us: you will get through this, and one day you'll look back with pride at how far you've come.
There's a powerful psychological concept for this transformation called Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG).
According to psychologists, a life crisis can shatter our old beliefs about the world and ourselves. This forces us to rebuild from the ground up. An article in the Harvard Business Review on the topic explains: "PTG is not simply a return to baseline — it is a process that leaves people better off than they were before." It’s the process of becoming a new person not in spite of the struggle, but because of it.
That stronger, wiser person you've become? That's your Post-Traumatic Growth in action.
Even as this powerful new you, you'll face tests. You might be tempted to lower a hard-won boundary for what looks like a quick win or an "accomplishment."
This is the critical moment. Ask yourself: "Does this align with the person I have worked so hard to become?"
If the answer is no, then it's not an accomplishment—it's a step backward into a cage you've already escaped. It's tempting, but staying true to your new self-worth is non-negotiable. The discomfort you feel standing your ground is temporary. That feeling isn't a crisis; it's the feeling of growth.
It's not easy, but you are not on this journey alone. You have a whole community right here to support you and cheer you on.
You've got this, because you are a Superparent. 💪
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The Pull of the Past vs. The Power of Your Present
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