People Might Not Like Sequels—But Everyone Loves a Comeback Story
Y’all, we all try to show up in the best light. No one wakes up in the morning thinking, Today, I’m going to make a fool of myself. But we’ve all been there.
And when it comes to the biggest aspects of life—marriage, career, parenting—we really want to get it right the first time. No one dreams of starting over, rebranding, rebuilding, or sitting in the principles office with a guilty looking kiddo sitting next to you! But life is messy. Divorce happens. Careers shift. Plans unravel. Kids make bad choices. And suddenly, you're faced with the reality that your story isn’t going the way you thought it would - maybe it went waaaaaaaay off the way you thought it would.
Here’s what I know: There is no power in blame, resentment, or regret. Those roads are so easy to walk down, and trust me, I’ve dipped into them even on my best days. It’s seductive to shift our failures onto someone else, to avoid responsibility, to stay stuck in the past. But living that way? It stunts your growth.
I cannot stress how much I know this firsthand. I’ve been divorced - it was an ugly divorce. I’ve been a single mom - there were times I sold jewelry from my first marriage to put food on the table (true and embarrassing story). I’ve been the second wife (and naively thought it would all be easy now!). And I’ve seen the fallout of a marriage ending—not just for me, but for my ex, my kids, and even for those around us who felt entitled to an opinion.
The fact is, if I was to give any woman who lost the happily ever after one piece of advice, it would be this—there is power in your narrative.
What I felt I lost in my divorce, in being a single mom, and even in my second marriage was that my power was gone. My voice felt muted, invalidated. I felt like I was riding the whims of social gossip and judgment. Like my story wasn’t mine to tell anymore. And that? That was the hardest part.
And here’s something that hit me hard recently: People say they love a second act, but the truth? No one likes a sequel. Just think about 99% of sequels movies that bombed after their blockbuster first film. Once the original storyline ends, the judgment rolls in—for everyone involved - and for soooo many not involved.
But here’s the very good news:
People might not like sequels—but my GOD, do they love a comeback.
And this is where you take your power back. Your voice, your story, your identity—it’s yours to reclaim.
Why Being a Comeback Story Rocks:
🔥 A comeback starts with a spectacular failure.
Let go of the shame. The bigger the fall, the better the rise. Every comeback is built on a moment where everything fell apart. That’s what makes it powerful.
🔥 A comeback expects opposition.
Judgment, gossip, people who actively root against you—it’s all part of the plot. The best comeback stories need an antagonist. That opposition? It makes your success even sweeter.
🔥 A comeback means owning your flaws.
Hate to break it to you, but in divorce it wasn’t all your ex’s fault. (I know, I know—maybe they were more flawed, but let’s be real, no one wins that contest.) The real win? Owning your part, working on it, and refusing to let it define your future.
🔥 A comeback isn’t a straight line.
Every good story has a moment where the main character stumbles again. That’s real life. You’re going to have days where old wounds reopen, where doubt creeps back in, where you question everything. That’s okay. It’s part of the process.
🔥 A comeback leads to a better happily ever after.
The struggle makes the success worth it. And the best part? This time, your happy ending isn’t based on illusions or outside approval. It’s yours, built on strength, resilience, and lessons learned the hard way.
So if you’ve been feeling stuck in the mess of your sequel, remember—this isn’t the end of your story. This is just the part where the audience is waiting to see how you rise.
And trust me—your comeback is going to be… wait for it…. legendary. 💪
#ComebackStory #TakeBackYourPower #RewriteYourNarrative #StrongerThanEver
