Give Yourself Some Damn Credit: You’ve Come a Long Way, Babe
💡"Leaving a cheater doesn't break you — it builds you. You’re not just surviving the betrayal; you’re becoming the woman you were always meant to be." – Nichole Banks
Give Yourself Some Damn Credit: You’ve Come a Long Way, Babe
(Yes, even if you cried in the Target parking lot last week)
By Nichole Banks | Divorce Coach & Host of The Nichole Banks Podcast
Let’s have some real talk for a second.
And I mean real-real, like “remember when you accidentally texted your ex ‘I miss us’ instead of your therapist?” kind of real.
You, my friend, have been through it.
And I don’t mean a “cute little breakup and bounce back” scenario. I’m talking about the full emotional rodeo:
Gut-wrenching heartache
Cry-singing to Adele
Eating cereal for dinner like it’s a gourmet experience
And let’s not forget Googling “how to survive divorce without becoming a wine mom or getting bangs” at 1AM.
But here you are. Still standing. Still healing. Still showing up like the quietly powerful badass you are. ✨
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You deserve a standing ovation
You’ve walked away from relationships that no longer served you—even when it hurt like hell.
You’ve navigated lonely nights, weird first dates, and family members who say things like “Have you tried getting back out there?” as if your soul hasn’t just been through a blender.
You didn’t let it break you.
You let it build you.
And that? That deserves more than a gold star. That deserves a champagne toast. 🥂 Or at the very least, a nap and someone else doing the dishes.
Growth isn’t always pretty—but it’s powerful
Let’s be honest: healing isn’t cute. It’s messy.
It’s crying in the car, telling your friends “I’m totally fine” (while clearly not being fine), and setting boundaries with people who preferred the people-pleasing version of you.
But every step you’ve taken—every no you’ve said, every tear you’ve wiped, every solo Friday night you’ve owned like a queen—that’s growth.
You didn’t just “get through it.”
You grew through it.
And bonus: you now give excellent advice, have zero tolerance for red flags, and your inner peace is finally on Do Not Disturb.
A Little Humor, Because Healing Is Awkward Sometimes
Let’s not pretend this journey didn’t come with a few questionable moments.
Like the time you thought about sending a “just checking in” text to your ex... only to be talked down by your group chat within 3.6 seconds.
Or the time you rage-cleaned your entire house and ended up sobbing over an old movie ticket stub from 2018.
Yeah. We've all been there.
Healing is a wild ride. It’s uncomfortable. It’s confusing.
And sometimes... it’s funny.
Not in the moment, maybe—but later? Comedy gold. 🎤
Give yourself credit today. Loudly.
You’re not where you were a month ago, a year ago, or five breakups ago.
You’re wiser.
You’re softer.
You’re stronger.
You’re YOU, version 2.0—with upgrades, boundaries, and bonus sparkle.
So if no one’s told you lately—I see you.
And I’m here to say: You’re doing a damn good job.
Take a deep breath. Smile at how far you’ve come.
And if you feel like sharing the glow-up energy...
👉 Forward this Blog article to a bestie that needs an applause as well.
Because healing might be a solo journey…
but celebrating it? That’s something we absolutely do together.
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Because healing can be hard... but it can also be beautiful.
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You’re not losing your mind — you’re finding your wings.
✨ Dare to begin. ✨
Nichole Banks xx
Divorce Coach & Host of The Nichole Banks Podcast
Dare to begin your journey to healing, happiness, and new beginnings. ✨
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Recent fan favorites include:
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