In this powerful episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah sits down with Chris Cushing, a US Air Force veteran, entrepreneur, and founder of VA Victory, to discuss living authentically after divorce, navigating military life, and breaking free from societal expectations.Chris shares her honest journey of entering a marriage she knew wasn’t right, serving in the Air Force overseas in England, becoming an instant stepmom, and ultimately coming out and choosing truth over comfort. She opens up about listening to intuition, recognizing red flags, and leaving a marriage with integrity, safety, and compassion.This episode explores divorce recovery, LGBTQ+ identity, self-trust, blended family challenges, emotional healing, and rebuilding confidence after divorce. Chris also shares how her military training helped her stay calm under pressure and how living authentically led her to love, peace, and purpose.If you’re questioning your identity, ignoring your gut, or wondering if it’s too late to live truthfully, this conversation offers clarity, courage, and hope.✨ You are not broken — you are becoming.💬 Enjoyed this episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce with Deborah Griffiths?Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts   and Spotify  so more people searching for life after divorce, divorce recovery, co-parenting, dating after divorce, and healing from gaslighting can discover this empowering podcast. Every review helps others find hope, inspiration, and practical tools for thriving after divorce.🌐 Explore more resources: Visit BrokenToBoldness.com for coaching, workshops, and guidance on divorce recovery and life transitions.📲 Follow Deborah Griffiths for daily empowerment and support:Instagram: @BrokenToBoldnessFacebook: Broken to BoldnessLinkedIn:  Broken to Boldness✨ Remember: divorce may bend you, but it does not break you. You are stronger than you think, and your bold new chapter starts now. ✨

From Military Marriage to Authentic Living: Divorce, Identity, and Finding Your Truth

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