After the Divorce: From Looking Back to Leaning In

By Jeremy Stegall

What comes after everything you thought would last... doesn't?

Divorce is an event.

Starting over is a process.

When Joel Edmonds-manager of a small hardware store in Des Moines-finds himself at the end of his marriage and struggling to keep his business afloat, he's left facing a question no one prepares you for:

Now what?

He didn't expect to be rebuilding his life in his thirties. He didn't expect the silence, the uncertainty, or the loss of identity that comes when a shared future disappears. And he certainly didn't expect that moving forward would require more than advice-it would require honesty, reflection, and the willingness to lean into change instead of avoiding it.

Told as a deeply human, story-driven journey rather than a prescriptive guide, After the Divorce: From Looking Back to Leaning In invites readers to walk alongside Joel as he navigates grief, questions long-held beliefs, and slowly begins to reconstruct a life shaped not by circumstance, but by intention.

Through authentic conversations, moments of resistance, and the steady influence of coaching and support, Joel discovers what many people in transition eventually learn:

You don't rebuild by erasing the past.

You rebuild by understanding who you are now.

This is not a how-to manual.

It's a narrative for the space between an ending and a beginning-when you're unsure, off-script, and ready (even if reluctantly) to figure out what comes next.

Readers turn to this book when they want:

- A relatable story that reflects the emotional reality of starting over

- Insight into how change actually happens-gradually, imperfectly, and with support

- Language for experiences that are difficult to explain to others

- Reflection that sparks movement instead of offering clich s

- Hope grounded in action, not just reassurance

Whether you're navigating divorce, facing an unexpected life transition, or supporting someone who is, this novel offers companionship in the rebuilding process-and a reminder that a meaningful future is still yours to create.

Don't just survive what happened.

Lean in to what's possible next.

​​​​​​​Begin the next chapter today.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1736070924
• ISBN13: 9781736070925
• Release Date: November 2022
• Publisher: Where the Change Happens Coaching, LLC
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"