50 Women Share Their Post-Divorce Transformations, And They Look Unrecognizable

Our society’s view on marriage is still a bit complicated. In many people’s eyes, it’s better to stay in a bad relationship than to be single. Similarly, divorce is often seen as a failure: failing at love, at being a good partner, and even at being a productive member of society.

But leaving a bad relationship can sometimes be the best decision a person makes. Research shows that for some women, getting a divorce results in them feeling happier than they ever have in their entire lives. They feel more liberated, even if the divorce negatively affects their financial situation.

Oftentimes, women undergo a physical transformation post-divorce, too. In a recent Threads post, one woman asked divorcees to share their before-and-after photos to see their post-divorce glow-ups. And the results are clear: sometimes, escaping a bad marriage is all a woman needs to be her best self.