12. When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned: Living While Navigating Grief & Family Transitions Interview with Stacey Franklin

In this episode of Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife, I sit down with Stacey Franklin, a woman whose journey is a testament to resilience, healing, and embracing life’s unexpected twists. At 50, as a single mom and educator, Stacey shares the pride of buying her first home—a milestone that symbolizes her strength and perseverance. She opens up about navigating divorce after her husband came out as gay and the painful estrangement from her non-binary child. 

Through it all, she’s found purpose in her work in literacy and a deep belief in the power of community. Stacey’s story is one of growth, grief, and finding beauty in life’s broken pieces—perfectly captured in her word of the year for 2025, Kintsugi. Tune in for an honest, heartfelt conversation about strength, self-discovery, and the courage to rebuild.

 

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