Out of the Closet, Into the Light: Healing After a Spouse Comes Out
Hosted by Deborah Moskovich and Steve Peck
Featuring Special Guest: Dr. Amity Buxton
In this milestone episode of The Smart Divorceāa forerunner to the Soft Landing Podcastāwe courageously step into one of the most unspoken, yet profoundly human chapters in the world of divorce: when a spouse comes out as LGBTQ+ within a heterosexual marriage. Deborah Moskovich and Steve Peck are joined by Dr. Ami...
Out of the Closet, Into the Light: Healing After a Spouse Comes Out
Hosted by
Deborah Moskovich and
Steve Peck
Featuring Special Guest:
Dr. Amity Buxton
In this milestone episode of The Smart Divorceāa forerunner to the Soft Landing Podcastāwe courageously step into one of the most unspoken, yet profoundly human chapters in the world of divorce: when a spouse comes out as LGBTQ+ within a heterosexual marriage. Deborah Moskovich and Steve Peck are joined by Dr. Amity Buxton, founder of the Straight Spouse Network and author of The Other Side of the Closet, to illuminate the emotional complexities, deep-seated grief, and powerful healing that follows this life-altering revelation.
This episode is a pivotal achievement in divorce education:
- Explores the silent trauma experienced by straight spouses and their children.
- Reframes the disclosure as a family-wide transformationānot just a personal event.
- Shares the six stages of recovery, offering validation and hope to anyone feeling shattered by the truth.
- Highlights the lived experience of both partnersāwith empathy, not blame.
This episode is more than educationāit's a compassionate call to reimagine how we support one another through the most intimate upheavals. Whether you're navigating a similar path or seeking to understand, this conversation is the beginning of a smarter, more humane approach to separation.
š¬ Thanks for Listening
Ken Maynard Thank you for joining us on the
Soft Landing Divorce Podcast, where we believe that separation can be a starting pointānot just an end. With the right support, you can navigate this transition with dignity, clarity, and a vision for your future. Iām
Ken Maynard, Accredited Family Mediator and
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), and founder of
Divorce the Smartway. I help separating couples find resolution through constructive dialogue, practical financial planning, and family-first solutions.
- š Phone: (647) 360-3200
- š Website: divorcethesmartway.ca
- š§ Email: kmaynard@dtsw.ca
Sarah Bates I believe every ending can be the beginning of a healthier, more empowered life. Iām
Sarah Batesādivorce consultant, educator, and advocate for compassionate separation. If you're navigating separation, co-parenting, or just need guidance on building the right team, Iām here to help.
- š Phone: (647) 493-1800
- š Website: www.thesmartdivorce.com
- š§ Email: sarah@thesmartdivorce.com
Letās build your soft landingātogether.
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