have overflowing plate client work plus august deadline that's tomorrow submit proposal collection essays called about divorce women open about moving writing blog post i've some thinking loud feedback gather problem getting essence story words divorce after isn't single story anyone who's been through it's collection stories genres part comedy part tragedy historical documentary drama lots well just plain drama reasons drawn this particular book project though that doesn't intend play tragic dramatic intent provide hope call submission document puts like this many women children trapped unhappy marriages because unable move beyond feeling that divorce devil sure it's what wish when walk down aisle whether wear white gown scarlet shift it's escape hatch into best life have more promise around hold more space positive i've plenty positive life-changing experiences since because messiness divorce which story tell i've narrowed down solid possibilities story humorous down-and-dirty look blended families particular it's story about jason have created extended family sorts with ex-wife lesbian partner their baby along with daughters stepdaughter this story also touches i've made peace with conrad much genuinely like wife other narrative could write focuses love-hate relationship with religion church that relationship evolved alongside relationships with particulars this story include losing several christian friends time divorce being told church stop taking communion then eventually meeting husband last place expected another church this story examines complicated love faith nothing either realm ever black white which will readers which story more appealing imagined audience which more marketable editor this book which more unexpected depiction forgiveness hope surprising ways messed situation redeemed 