February, Hearts & Healing: When Love Looks Different

Written By Nanette Murphy

February arrives wrapped in hearts, flowers, and promises of romance.
Everywhere you look, love is being celebrated.

But if you are considering divorce, in the middle of it, or recently divorced, February can feel incredibly heavy.

Instead of feeling “love is in the air,” you may feel:

  • Lonely—even when surrounded by people

  • Uncertain about what your future holds

  • Afraid that happiness, connection, or love may never return

And if that’s you, please know this: there is nothing wrong with you.

Divorce has a way of shaking the foundation of how we see ourselves, our worth, and what love even means anymore—especially after decades of marriage. The loss isn’t just of a relationship; it’s the loss of shared dreams, traditions, and a future you once imagined.

February can amplify grief.
It can stir up doubts.
It can make you question whether love is something meant for you again.

But here’s the truth I want you to hold onto:

Love doesn’t disappear because a marriage ends.
It transforms.

This season may not be about romantic love—and that’s okay.
February can become a time to:

  • Reconnect with yourself

  • Practice self-compassion

  • Redefine what love looks like in your Second Act

Love can mean peace.
Love can mean clarity.
Love can mean choosing yourself—without guilt.

If February feels hard this year, let it be gentle. Let it be honest. Let it be a month where healing begins—not through grand gestures, but through small, brave steps forward.

You are not broken.
You are becoming.

And love—real, healthy, fulfilling love—still has room for you.

Your Second Act is still being written.

Nanette Murphy

I help women heal, reclaim their power and step boldly into a new life.

To assist them as they navigate this transition;turning this challenging time into an opportunity so they can experience growth and empowerment.

As a Life Reinvention Coach for Divorced Women, I provide something beyond traditional therapy, and it’s the support most divorced women desperately need. Divorce can shatter your sense of self, leaving you feeling disconnected, doubting your worth, and uncertain about your future. Many women attempt to push through on their own, often relying solely on willpower and sheer determination. But without true healing and the right guidance, they fall into familiar traps, repeating patterns and feeling stuck, only to end up right back where they started.

https://www.livelifenowwithpurpose.com
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