Writing & Art
Forge Your Path
Forge Your Path - Substack
Forge Your Path - Substack
It's here! 160 pages of prompts, activities, information, and resources to aid you in your journey from the dark muck of divorce to
the brightness of your next chapter.
Even when the route is littered with obstacles, when your strength is sapped, this book helps you muster up resolve, self-efficacy, clarity, and confidence to begin to move you forward. BUY IT DIRECT or AMAZON
Forge Your Path - Substack
Forge Your Path - Substack
Forge Your Path - Substack
In this Substack I cover much of what is offered in my workbook - sometimes just skimming the topic, other times diving deep and adding context and additional exercises.
I also use this platform to write about other divorce-specific topics and self-empowerment for anyone looking to
move forward from heartbreak.
Look for future articles where I share insights on skills-building for resiliency and growth, strategies for emotional regulation during challenging times, and tools for ongoing empowerment.
Subscriptions are free with an option to pay if you want to support my work.
Check it out HERE
Nothing Special
Forge Your Path - Substack
Nothing Special
Part of my own healing path has been a reacquaintance both art and writing. Cultivating regular practices with both has been a catalyst for personal growth and movement away from ingrained patterns.
For Nothing Special, I fused paintings with writing to create a 'visual story' consisting of 20 images and text that chart the arc from the end of my marriage through divorce to empowerment and growth. I am currently setting up an online gallery for viewing.
I have a memoir in the works about my divorce journey and I write weekly personal essays on my Substack. HERE
Be advised that this is more raw and intimate than my other writing, so use your personal discretion.
Praise for "Forge Your Path"
Crystal Cressey, MA, LMFT:
“As a couple’s therapist, clients are often asking me for resources to help them through divorce. Kathleen Burgler’s workbook, “Forge Your Path” is the most solid recommendation that I can give clients that are looking for a comprehensive guide to use independently and make tangible progress. The workbook has both logical tools and emotionally healing exercises. It is truly the best resource that I can offer someone looking to move through this difficult period and grow to be better on the other side.”
Tia M. Zavaras, Mediator, Attorney, Divorce Coach:
"Divorce is overwhelming and scary, leaving most of us to find our way through it by white knuckle trial and error. Through simple prompts and thoughtful guidance, Kathleen’s workbook empowers individuals to navigate the challenges of divorce with resilience and clarity resulting in the perfect intersection of cutting-edge science and self-love."
Jesse Deason, CFP®, CDFA®, EA:
"Embarking on the journey of divorce can be emotionally tumultuous, but within these pages lies a roadmap to navigate the storm with grace and resilience. Fusing the principles of emotional healing, mindfulness, and self-care, this comprehensive guide offers a sanctuary for those facing the end of a marriage. With introspective exercises, guided meditations, and practical strategies, this workbook is an indispensable guide for discovering how to nurture your inner self amidst the chaos."
Cynthia First, Attorney/Mediator:
"It’s so beautifully written, the graphics are amazing, etc. I think this will be a help to those who need to process what they are going through."
Laurie Mestres, Realtor:
"This workbook feels like a brilliant, sage, and grounded friend is talking me through the divorce process. All of it - from the basic legal details that I needed someone to explain to me, to the mindset shifts I needed to make internally. If I had gone through my own divorce with this workbook by my side, it would be tattered and stained out of regular, probably daily, use. Kathleen somehow manages to give her reader a sense of being nudged in the right directions, inspiration, and endless patience and understanding. I’ve never come across a comprehensive guide like this one that is somehow complete while also being succinct and written in the friendliest of tones. What a gift to those who need some scaffolding as they navigate the dark days of divorce recovery."
