If there's ever a time you need a little distraction in your life, it's during the divorce process. That's why we launched our Divorce Care Package series. With each post, we'll show you what things -- books, movies, recipes -- helped others relieve stress in the midst of divorce, in the hopes that a few of their picks will serve you well, too. Want to share what got you through your divorce? Email us at divorce@huffingtonpost.com or tweet @HuffPost Divorce
Lindsey Ellison has the ultimate "when life hands you lemons, make lemonade" post-divorce success story. As a divorce coach, Ellison uses her own hard-won lessons to guide women through divorce and to help them create a life they're proud of once the process is over.
But what helped Ellison get through her own divorce? Below, she shares eight things that reminded her life goes on when her marriage ended.
The other book was A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson. This book made me feel whole again after feeling so lost and sad. It taught me how to think positively and made me realize my thoughts become things. It changed my whole life, actually."
The following year I splurged on a biking trip to Yellowstone with my children –- it was the most expensive fun I’ve ever had! Why'd I do it? Because I finally could! Here's a pic of me on that trip."