Breakup stages of grief: Realization - yes! It was for the best!

Breakups, Broken Hearts, and Moving On with Janice Formichella · Mar 11, 2026 · 15m

The realization phase of a breakup is when we start to accept that the relationship wasn’t as good as we may have thought and/or that we are going to be better off now that the breakup has taken place. This stage is normal and today I am helping to normalize it by explaining some of the things you may go through when you arrive. Remember, I want to be your breakup buddy. Schedule your free first session here. In this episode I cover: -The definition of the realization phase-The thoughts we think during this phase-The things we might find ourselves doing during the realization stage-How to…