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"Congrats, You’re Divorced!” – The Black Man’s Survival Guide
The Lifestrong Project

"Congrats, You’re Divorced!” – The Black Man’s Survival Guide

Feb 11, 2026 46:29Season 5 · Ep 2

About This Episode

Divorce hits different when you’re a Black man.

In this episode of The Lifestrong Project, we’re joined by David—divorce survivor, author, and professional “WTF just happened?” analyst—to unpack what really goes down when a Black man’s marriage ends.We get into:
  • The emotional fallout Black men are never taught to talk about
  • How culture, pride, and “man up” expectations make the pain even heavier
  • Co-parenting, courts, and the quiet fears most brothers never say out loud
  • Why it’s okay to be angry, hurt, and confused—and still be healing
  • Real strategies to rebuild your life, identity, and joy after the papers are signed
If you’re a Black man going through a breakup, know someone who is, or just want to understand the unseen weight divorce puts on men in our community, this one’s for you.

“Congrats, you’re divorced.” Now what?

Press "Play" and let’s talk about it!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lifestrong-project--4260319/support.

Show Notes

Divorce hits different when you’re a Black man.

In this episode of The Lifestrong Project, we’re joined by David—divorce survivor, author, and professional “WTF just happened?” analyst—to unpack what really goes down when a Black man’s marriage ends.We get into:
  • The emotional fallout Black men are never taught to talk about
  • How culture, pride, and “man up” expectations make the pain even heavier
  • Co-parenting, courts, and the quiet fears most brothers never say out loud
  • Why it’s okay to be angry, hurt, and confused—and still be healing
  • Real strategies to rebuild your life, identity, and joy after the papers are signed
If you’re a Black man going through a breakup, know someone who is, or just want to understand the unseen weight divorce puts on men in our community, this one’s for you.

“Congrats, you’re divorced.” Now what?

Press "Play" and let’s talk about it!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lifestrong-project--4260319/support.

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