Getting Up, Getting Over, Getting On: A Twelve Step Guide to Divorce Recovery 
asked by ragtop on November 27, 2006 7:37 AM
Borrowing the wisdom gained in the development of 12 step programs, Getting Up, Getting Over, Getting On: A Twelve Step Guide to Divorce Recovery offeres learned and proven support. For over 50 years, 12 Step Programs have helped millions of people work through difficult and painful situations. Now, these 12 Steps can help the many Americans who are left pain-filled after a divorce. Author Micki McWade adapts the best techniques, information and life-lessons of long established recovery programs, to provide a concise and compreshensive pathway toward a fulfilling life after divorce. Whether during teh painful days of the divorce itself, or in the adaptive weeks and months that follow, McWade offers valuable ideas that apply to the workplace, to relationships with children and in-laws, and to (ex) spouses as well.
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This pair of books by Micki are used continuously by myself, and others from the Divorce prayer group at our Church. A wonderful read for group discussion, and daily meditations.
reviewed by corral on November 27, 2006 9:22 AM
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My hope for you is that you will find strength and comfort within these steps. They offer practical suggestions for getting through the tumult and minimizing long-term damage to you and your family. ~Micki McWade
Micki McWade was thrown into an extremely precarious and vulnerable position when she and her husband separated in the fall of 1990. Through overwhelming grief, she struggled through a breakup that was more trying than she had ever anticipated.
At that time she was a member of Al-Anon (a support group for families of alcoholics) and was practicing the Twelve Steps. This helped her to clarify what she was going through, reduced her inner turmoil and helped to create some semblance of peace. After experiencing divorce first-hand, she decided to create a support group for separated and divorced individuals who needed advice, friendship and hope.
In the first chapter, Micki presents a basic understanding of the divorce situation. For women, this can often mean a loss of income, immense grief and the loss of major support systems present when you marry into another family. She explains how she felt, how others feel and what you might be experiencing. This chapter also briefly delves into the are of spirituality (a higher power) and then concludes with the serenity prayer.
Chapter two explains the Twelve Step Recovery Program and lists the steps. Chapter Three takes each step and explains it in depth.
Throughout this book, you will find prayers, inspirational quotes, a deep understanding of the issues at hand and an immense helping of encouragement. Women are especially vulnerable in divorce situations and Micki's story is all too typical of what happens to many women when they have stayed home to take care of their children and been a support to their husbands. If she could survive her divorce, I think anyone could as long as they were patient with themselves. So, this book can give women hope.
In the second section there are tools for recovery that include information on how to create a support group. Chapter five gives four main slogans and explanations for how these can be used in the support group setting for discussion. Chapter seven is filled with personal stories of women who experienced divorce and Susan had an interesting idea about "the person who emotionally leaves the relationship is the initiator."
If you are looking for support during a very difficult time in your life, this book can help you free yourself from your past and encourage spiritual growth. I can also recommend "Daily Meditations: For Surviving a Breakup, Separation or Divorce."
~TheRebeccaReview.com
Micki McWade was thrown into an extremely precarious and vulnerable position when she and her husband separated in the fall of 1990. Through overwhelming grief, she struggled through a breakup that was more trying than she had ever anticipated.
At that time she was a member of Al-Anon (a support group for families of alcoholics) and was practicing the Twelve Steps. This helped her to clarify what she was going through, reduced her inner turmoil and helped to create some semblance of peace. After experiencing divorce first-hand, she decided to create a support group for separated and divorced individuals who needed advice, friendship and hope.
In the first chapter, Micki presents a basic understanding of the divorce situation. For women, this can often mean a loss of income, immense grief and the loss of major support systems present when you marry into another family. She explains how she felt, how others feel and what you might be experiencing. This chapter also briefly delves into the are of spirituality (a higher power) and then concludes with the serenity prayer.
Chapter two explains the Twelve Step Recovery Program and lists the steps. Chapter Three takes each step and explains it in depth.
Throughout this book, you will find prayers, inspirational quotes, a deep understanding of the issues at hand and an immense helping of encouragement. Women are especially vulnerable in divorce situations and Micki's story is all too typical of what happens to many women when they have stayed home to take care of their children and been a support to their husbands. If she could survive her divorce, I think anyone could as long as they were patient with themselves. So, this book can give women hope.
In the second section there are tools for recovery that include information on how to create a support group. Chapter five gives four main slogans and explanations for how these can be used in the support group setting for discussion. Chapter seven is filled with personal stories of women who experienced divorce and Susan had an interesting idea about "the person who emotionally leaves the relationship is the initiator."
If you are looking for support during a very difficult time in your life, this book can help you free yourself from your past and encourage spiritual growth. I can also recommend "Daily Meditations: For Surviving a Breakup, Separation or Divorce."
~TheRebeccaReview.com
reviewed by ronmiller on November 27, 2006 3:11 PM
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A helpful book to read and guide you thru a divorce. You can Get Up, Get Over and Get On with your life.
reviewed by osx on November 29, 2006 9:10 AM
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Micki McWade has written a very insightful book on how to get yourself out of the fog of worry and depression and getting back to living. The 'I AM' statements and the idea of 'turning it over' to God truly help to keep you in a positive-thinking frame of mind.
reviewed by willie on November 29, 2006 11:50 AM
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Micki McWade succintly captures the 12 step philosophy while providing a practical yet spiritual path to recovery for those going through the painful process of divorce--all in one short, easy to read paperback. A most concise and important book for anyone experiencing separation or divorce, or for anyone providing care or treatment to couples facing separation or divorce.
reviewed by kmf on November 29, 2006 4:15 PM