After being married for 22 years, my ex-husband and I separated and divorced.

The marriage had been toxic and needed to end, yet I was afraid to let go.

My self-confidence was shattered from years of emotional abuse.

But slowly, I found my way back to myself. Now, 10 years later, I'm still figuring it out, but with more clarity and confidence.

If you're in the midst of a breakup or considering your next move, just know that you don't have to do it alone.

In fact, isolation only compounds the grief and the pain.