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By (author) Metz, Oona

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Written specifically for women, Unhitched is the complete guide to navigating the emotional side of divorce to better handle the many challenges that arise throughout the process and ultimately walk away stronger, more confident, and ready to engage in post-divorce life.

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Navigate the emotional side of divorce and emerge stronger, more confident, and ready to thrive with this essential guide for women.

Unhitched inspires women to use their divorce as a transformational opportunity for growth and self-discovery. Nationally recognized divorce expert and therapist Oona Metz provides a compassionate yet practical roadmap through every stage of the divorce process. Whether making the decision to end a marriage, coping during separation, dealing with the rollercoaster of emotions, coparenting, or navigating life after divorce, this book offers a wealth of psychological tools to guide you forward.

With over thirty years of experience supporting women as they navigate divorce, Metz weaves together practical guidance, relatable vignettes, and engaging exercises to help make the journey through divorce less overwhelming and more empowering. Topics include:

-The five phases of divorce grief
-Establishing separation boundaries
-Supporting children through the process
-Rediscovering your identity and confidence
-Exploring new relationships post-divorce

Filled with key takeaways, reassuring insights, and inclusive stories tailored for women in both heterosexual and LGBTQ+ relationships, Unhitched offers a reassuring guide to life before, during, and after divorce.

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“Unhitched is a compassionate guide and steady hand for any woman facing the upheaval of divorce, whether chosen or not. With equal parts empathy and practicality, Oona Metz offers the emotional support you need to weather this grief-filled transition, along with clear, tactical steps to navigate the messy in-between.”

—Melissa Urban, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Boundaries

“With wisdom, heart, and refreshing honesty, Unhitched feels like a trusted companion through one of life’s hardest passages; a gift for anyone facing the end of a relationship—not only providing validation and comfort but also empowering readers with the tools to rebuild their lives with strength and hope.”

—Wendy T. Behary, LCSW, author of Disarming the Narcissist

“Unhitched isn’t just a guide, it’s a companion. Whether you’re still deciding whether to leave, figuring out how to co-parent without losing your mind, or rebuilding your sense of self after it all falls apart, this book meets you exactly where you are. Metz speaks directly to the emotional reality of this transition in a way that makes you feel seen…It’s the book every woman navigating divorce deserves.”

—Olivia Howell, Cofounder and CEO of Fresh Starts Registry

“There are few life events more profoundly unsettling than divorce. Delivered with compassion, practicality, and best of all, hope, Unhitched is the book I wish I’d had.”

—Florence Williams, author of Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey

“Oona Metz’s Unhitched is exactly the guide women facing divorce need. Metz shares the wisdom she’s earned over years of practice as a therapist, as well as practical feedback for the confusing, and often gut-wrenching season of life that accompanies a divorce. For any reader who seeks advice, reassurance she is not alone, and comforting guidance during the lonely road to divorce, Oona Metz’s book is a must-read.”

—Christie Tate, New York Times bestselling author of GROUP

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