The Liberation Celebration
When my divorce became final, I decided that I wanted to celebrate my newfound freedom. Out with the old, in with the new…that was my plan. I didn’t want to mourn what was lost. I’d already done that. I wanted to mark the start of a new chapter in my life. So I got a bunch of my girlies together and we hit the town for what I called my Liberation Celebration. In preparation for the night, I bought a special shirt just for the occasion. It said “Kiss Me, My Divorce Is Final!” We went out for dinner, where my friends bestowed upon me a necklace made of condoms, and then we made the rounds of the clubs. Let me just tell you, there was no shortage of kisses that night! I was smooched by a good 15 random dudes or more. Some walked up to me on their own, and some were wrangled into it by my friends. We drank, we laughed, and we acted like teenagers. It was loads of fun, and did wonders for my self-esteem. I felt more alive and attractive than I had in ages and it was fantastic!
Since then, the Liberation Celebration has become somewhat of a rite of passage among my friends. We just had one that was tons of fun, and will likely be having another one soon. As sad as it is that my friends have to go through the trauma and the heartbreak, I think it’s important that they’re able to embrace happiness again and move on with their lives in such a fabulously fun way. I’ve recently purchased a shirt that might just become the signature garment of any future gatherings. The guest of honor can now wear a shirt that says “I’m Not With Stupid Anymore” – I think that says it all! Of course, the “Kiss Me” button, which we graduated to after the shirt, will still be worn, because really, can you ever have too many kisses? The bottom line is that while one door might be closing in your life, a whole bunch of new ones are wide open and waiting for you to work up the courage to walk through them. It only takes one step. The Liberation Celebration is a great first step, if you ask me, so take it and let me know how it turns out!
Well said! I wish I’d had one years ago! Now, bring on the pictures!
I think its the only way to go! Everyone should have one, even if they decide to work on their marriage and stay together! And though we’ve had more of these “celebrations” then we would want, I think it helps to show the others, we’ve been through it and we are okay and so will you! No matter what you choose.