Loss of Identity and Finding Yourself After Divorce It's not about surviving but about reclaiming yourself as a beautiful human being. By Anne Updated: August 28, 2020 Categories: Coping with Divorce , Divorce Recovery The overwhelming feeling of being lost during and after divorce is almost like you’re in a rowing boat in choppy waters with no oars and no sight of land. It truly feels like you’re being battered from side to side without any hope of control. The loss of identity and meaning in life is powerful and devastating. I would burst into tears simply by walking out of the house. Being surrounded by all those people who look like they have everything in control was terrifying. Finding yourself after divorce is tough and it took me a long time. How to Find Yourself After Divorce Loss of Identity The most painful realization for me was my loss of identity. Who was I as a single person? What did I even like or enjoy doing? It almost feels as if ...