A separated father of one is urging others to seek the support he had to help overcome the pain of his marriage break up.
He’s keen to tell people about the benefits of going on a course run by UK charity Divorce Recovery Workshop. The next local course starts at Earley on November 11.
He’s keen to tell people about the benefits of going on a course run by UK charity Divorce Recovery Workshop. The next local course starts at Earley on November 11.
Emos, a data scientist, said: “DRW’s group setting meant I heard other people’s stories and perspectives. I realised others had gone through similar or worse things. I wasn’t the only one.
“It was a friendly environment where people talked confidentially. I was definitely happier as a result of the course. It altered the way I was looking at things and approaches I was taking.“We talked about forgiving our former partner – and ourselves. It’s been a slow journey, but things make more sense now.”
He said he was now more confident when talking with his former partner. They were married for four years before they split up. Emos, 40, says he learned a mind-shift to resist his own pressure to get into a new relationship before he was ready.
“I learned to take my time,” he said. The course members still support each other via their What’s App group and also meet-ups. He added: “
Guys often don’t open up to others, but I do recommend DRW to them and also to more people from minority groups. I’m of African descent. More diversity would help everyone learn more
about others and themselves.”
about others and themselves.”
DRW is for people at every stage of divorce or separation, no matter how long ago it was. Course coordinator Seamus Jennings said: “You will be warmly greeted with a cup of tea or coffee. Please call me on 07887 800521 for a chat or email info@drw.org.uk. ”
The four-session DRW course is at Brookside Hall, Earley Reading, on Friday evening November 11, Saturday daytime November 12, Friday evening November 18 and Saturday daytime on November 19. The modest cost covers refreshments and venue hire.
The four-session DRW course is at Brookside Hall, Earley Reading, on Friday evening November 11, Saturday daytime November 12, Friday evening November 18 and Saturday daytime on November 19. The modest cost covers refreshments and venue hire.
Details are at the website www.drw.org.uk The national helpline is 0333 335 0489
