I thought it would be better than this : rise from disappointment, regain control, and rebuild a life you love

I thought it would be better than this Rise from disappointment, regain control, and rebuild a life you love

Jessica N. Turner

Book - 2025

"Jessica N. Turner, a working mom of three, found herself whispering these words when her husband came out as gay and their 16-year marriage ended. Suddenly, the life she was living looked nothing like what she had imagined, and she was forced to face the fact that she didn't know how to make it better. In I Thought It Would Be Better Than This, Jessica draws on the lessons she learned in this time to helps readers face their own disappointments, heartaches, and unmet expectations in their own lives. This isn't just a story of rising from the ashes, it's a practical plan for finding new life on the other side of trauma. She offers sixteen simple actions readers can take-including moving, eating, creating, and experiencin...g-to encourage readers to take control of any situation for our own good. Filled with inspiration and hope, this is an intensely practical book is for anyone who is struggling with a life that does not look like they imagined it would, and will point readers toward a happy, healthy, whole future"--

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Subjects
Disappointment.
Adjustment (Psychology)
Self-acceptance.
Déception.
Ajustement (Psychologie)
Acceptation de soi.
Published
New York : Worthy [2025]
Language
English
Main Author
Jessica N. Turner (author)
Edition
First edition
Physical Description
xv, 230 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN
9781546006718
  • A Letter
  • 1. What Could Have Been Better than This?
  • 2. Living Through the Fire of Disappointment
  • 3. Speaking the Words You Most Fear
  • 4. Exploring Your Grief
  • 5. Forgiving Others and Yourself
  • 6. Regaining Control (Yes, It's Actually Possible)
  • 7. Investing in Friendship
  • 8. Falling in Love with Yourself
  • 9. Nourishing Yourself and Moving Your Body
  • 10. Stepping into New Experiences
  • 11. Making Time for Creative Pursuits
  • 12. Embracing Spiritual Practices
  • 13. Accepting What Is and Will Be
  • 14. Rebuilding a Life You Love
  • 15. Enjoying Your Everyday
  • Acknowledgments
  • Notes
  • Reading Group Guide
Review by Library Journal Review

The title of Turner's (The Fringe Hours; The Working Mom's Guide to Managing Stress and Thriving) newest book articulates a feeling most people have likely had when faced with unexpected losses and disappointments. Her disappointment was a huge one. Her husband came out as gay after 16 years of marriage and three children, and they went through a painful divorce. She had to get used to being a single mother. In a combination of memoir and self-help, Turner writes movingly of how hurt and scared she was having to reimagine the rest of her life, relating her story to setbacks and sudden changes that other people can face. The tone of the book is kind and reassuring, and the author makes many practical suggestions, such as trying new experiences alone when possible and being sure to take care of oneself by eating and sleeping properly. Turner also includes suggestions for list- and chart-making to help readers organize their thoughts and make plans for the future. VERDICT A solid self-help book that will be helpful to people in crisis and looking for direction. Primarily aimed at women.--Susan Cox

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