Ever felt like you’re breaking some unspoken rule by choosing divorce—even though staying feels like losing yourself? As a Pastoral Chaplain, Amanda Williams understands the guilt, shame, and judgment that can come from a faith community that sees divorce as failure. But she’s here to talk about why that doesn’t have to be your story.In this real, raw conversation, a therapist and Amanda explore her own journey through divorce, the hidden struggles of being married in the military, and the harsh expectations to stay together “for the family” or “for the faith.” She gets honest about the pressure to choose a life partner because it’s “the right thing” to do, only to realize later that it might have been all wrong. Together, Amanda and Joselyn unpack the impact of religious beliefs on relationships, the power of boundaries, and why being “equally yoked” means so much more than just sharing a faith.For those who feel trapped between faith and freedom, Amanda’s story is a powerful reminder that your healing matters. This isn’t about abandoning your beliefs; it’s about finding the courage to rewrite what love, honor, and commitment look like—on your own terms. Join the conversation to discover that even through the pain of divorce, you’re not alone, and there’s a path forward that’s just as faithful as it is freeing.👉🏽 Discover an interactive app where your story becomes a game & you explore who or what activates your nervous system, while learning exactly what to do about it. 📱Psychology App for Stress Regulation & Healing❗No more gatekeeping healing behind expensive costs, ‘experts’, workbooks, or coping skills that don't work or last. PS - You can’t ‘think’ your way to healing when your nervous system is running the show!📌If you experience any of the following, your nervous system needs healing - and its NOT your Fault!✔ Fight: You’re Reactive, Become Defensive, & Get Misunderstood✔Flight: You Overthink, Stay Busy & Can’t Rest Even When You’re Exhausted✔ Freeze: You Shut-Down, Can’t Make Decisions, Go Numb or Feel Stuck✔ Fawn: You People-Please, Burn-Out, Avoid Conflict, & Lose YourselfZaiyari Wellness was created as a gamified healing journey that helps you reconnect with your body’s natural rhythms and build authentic connection. 🎯 Take the Stress Response Quiz & get a free guide on how this stress response changes the way you think, handle conflict, experience emotions, and connect with others. LINK

👋🏽 I’m Joselyn Zambrana, LCSW, an Afro-Latina EMDR & Somatic Healing Therapist with PTSD. I combined psychology, neuroscience, and lived experience to build a gamified journey for healing.03:03 Marriage in the Military and Religious Stigma09:22 The Pressure to Get Married and Have Children23:04 The Dangers of Taking on a Therapist Role in a Relationship31:19 Starting a New Life After Divorce35:10 The Misinterpretation of Honor and Submission in Marriage44:07 Choosing Your Battles and Extending Grace45:22 Love as a Decision and the Growth of Love51:14 The Blessings in the Storm and the Restoration Process56:09 Divorce as Part of Your Story and Finding Healing