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There are moments in life when everything shifts at once: your identity, your roles, and your plans for the future.

What happens when the life you expected changes, and you’re left asking what comes next?

Gray Divorce and Retirement: Redefining Your Life and Identity

In this episode, I sit down with Oona Metz, LICSW, CGP, licensed clinical social worker and certified group psychotherapist, to talk about the emotional journey women face during divorce and how it connects to retirement planning.

We explore the role of shame in financial decision-making, the power of community through support groups, and how women can begin to rebuild their identity.

Oona also shares practical ways to reduce overwhelm, reconnect with purpose, and move forward with clarity.

Key Takeaways:

• How shame around money can prevent women from asking questions or seeking guidance after divorce
• Why support groups help women feel less isolated and more connected during life transitions
• The emotional impact of gray divorce and identity shifts tied to an empty nest and retirement
• Simple exercises that help women reconnect with purpose, meaning, and personal identity
• Why asking for help and building a trusted support system is essential during uncertain times
• And more!

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​👉 Am I Eligible For Social Security Benefits If I Have Been Divorced?​

Social Security benefits can be confusing if you have been divorced. There are several important and unique issues that must be considered before filing a claim to collect Social Security benefits.

To help make the analysis easier, we have created the “Am I Eligible For Social Security Benefits If I Have Been Divorced?” flowchart. It addresses these common Social Security issues that arise for those who have experienced a divorce, including:

• How the length of a marriage affects eligibility
• Impact of multiple divorces
• How the time since the divorce occurred affects eligibility
• Age that benefits can be collected
• Possible reduction in benefits if collected before Full Retirement Age
• Impact of a remarriage

Have more questions about retirement planning? Just hit reply to this email. I read and respond to every message. 😃

Keeping Retirement Simple,

Eric Blake, CFP®

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