The most important support I received during my divorce were the women family and friends who rallied around me. The ex became mean, at times, and focused on his new woman and money, but I had a large circle of friends who called and came to my home to keep me company. They helped me to stay strong and persist, joking with me, eating meals with me, and even holding my hand at times. My sister called friends and family from across the country to let then know what I was going through. I'll never forget what that meant to me.