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Healing After Divorce with Alfred "AJ" Robinson: A Black Man's Journey
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What happens when the silent pain of men going through divorce finally finds its voice? In this powerful conversation, author Alfred "AJ" Robinson shares the divine calling that led him to write "Notes of an Unfinished Journey: A Black Man's Divorce Memoir" – a book that breaks open the often-unspoken emotional struggles men face during marital dissolution.
"I didn't see any men speaking this pain," AJ reveals, explaining how God woke him one morning with a clear directive: write for those without a voice. What followed was a raw, authentic journey capturing not just his experience, but the stories of fifteen different men navigating the turbulent waters of divorce. The result? A chorus of voices creating a bridge for deeper understanding between men and women.
AJ eloquently challenges our societal conditioning around masculinity and emotion. While women have numerous social outlets designed for emotional expression – beauty parlors, nail salons, girls' trips – men are taught to "man up" without adequate tools for processing their feelings. "It's not that men aren't doing it," he explains. "The men that aren't doing it may not have the information to do it." This perspective shift opens the door to compassion rather than criticism.
Beyond personal narrative, the conversation reveals practical wisdom for healing. AJ emphasizes forgiveness as essential after divorce, sharing how writing became his therapy and how community support, spiritual guidance, and professional counseling create pathways forward. His gentle reassurance – "You are okay. Life will continue" – offers a lifeline to listeners currently navigating similar pain.
Connect with AJ through his website blackmandivoircememoir.com to explore his work and the men's community he's building – a safe space where men can finally speak the unspeakable and begin their healing journeys together. Mention you heard him on this podcast to receive his free ebook. Click Below Link to get your Free Ebook
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Connect with Alfred "AJ" Robinson
website: blackmandivorcememoir.com
email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlfredJRob
Instagram: @alfredjrobinson
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Chapters
1. Welcome to Ready Set Collaborate (00:00:00)
2. AJ Robinson's Powerful Divorce Memoir (00:05:34)
3. Pain, God's Calling, and Finding Courage (00:11:04)
4. Challenges Men Face During Divorce (00:15:22)
5. Lessons on Strength and Resilience (00:18:40)
6. Men's Tools for Emotional Expression (00:21:46)
7. Final Thoughts and Contact Information (00:24:30)
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