I’m Melinda Olsen, and I see you.
You Don't Have to Navigate This Journey Alone
The end of a marriage can feel like the ground has shifted beneath your feet. One day you're planning a future together, and the next you're facing an uncertain path forward—often while juggling the needs of your children, your career, and your own emotional healing.
If you're reading this, you might be feeling overwhelmed by the weight of starting over. Maybe you're questioning your worth, wondering if you'll ever feel whole again, or struggling with the loneliness that comes when your world has been turned upside down. These feelings are not only normal—they're part of the human experience of profound change.
But here's what I want you to know: your story isn't over.
Having walked this path myself, I understand the unique challenges you're facing. I know what it's like to feel like you're drowning in decisions while trying to be strong for everyone else. I've felt the ache of loneliness even in a crowded room, and I've questioned whether joy would ever return.
What I've learned—and what I'm passionate about sharing with other women—is that this chapter of your life doesn't have to be defined by what you've lost. Instead, it can become the foundation for discovering who you truly are and what you're capable of creating.
You have the strength within you to not only survive this transition but to build a life that feels authentic, fulfilling, and genuinely your own. Healing is possible. Love—starting with self-love—is possible. And yes, you can thrive in ways you may never have imagined.
You deserve support, understanding, and guidance as you write this next chapter. You don't have to figure it all out alone.
Divorce does NOT define you.
What People Are Saying
Melinda, both my sister Mary Ann and I received and read your article. It hit home for both of us, and she emailed me about it right after I had finished reading it yesterday morning. God’s timing is perfect. Thanks for allowing God to use you and your amazing gifts to share His word as you minister to others! Blessings!
- Linda A.
When I read the first paragraph of your article, it took me back to that time when my next door neighbor, my dear friend, was going thru hell, BUT in time, her love for her boys and faith in God, allowed her rise above the flames!! You are amazing and loved!
— Beth W.
Love your writing and how you use your life story to inspire and challenge us every Monday! It is a blessing to so many I am certain. I thought the blog post was so well done with verses and graphics combining so well with the narrative. Everything can be used for good if we allow it. I am thankful for you!
-Karen A.
Well, you did it again! I actually read your article and cried. I am struggling so much at trying to "fix" or alleviate my kid's pains and challenges and I am constantly blaming myself, probably blaming God indirectly too. Thanks for reminding me about stepping in God's way--I think I do it much more than I would like to admit.
—Tracy A.
It’s Time For A Fresh Start!
What do you do when your life throws you a curve ball and you find yourself in the middle, or the other side, of a divorce? It can be overwhelming, lonely, and leave you with a lot of questions about what to do next.
I get it—I've been in your shoes before. That's why I put together this handy guide for a Fresh Start. It’s designed to help you kick off a new chapter in your life and create the life you really want. Complete the form below and I’ll send you a FREE copy today!
