Anne Smith is a corporate trainer and has been a human resource professional for nearly three decades. With expertise in psychometric tools that enable others to improve their working relationships, she understands the complexities of human dynamics. Personal experience gave her deeper insights.Putting aside her fear of the risks associated with later-in-life divorce, she took a leap of faith, ended a nearly thirty-year difficult marriage, and prioritized her own happiness. With the help of a skilled therapist and a profound curiosity to rediscover herself, Anne dug deep into childhood belief systems and behaviors that had kept her stuck in unhealthy relationships. Her debut book, Gray Divorce: My Life Rewritten, follows her journey of self-exploration as she found happiness within and became whole. Anne enjoys public speaking and leading interactive workshops to help others gain clarity in their relationships and be empowered to reclaim their lives.Anne lives in Texas with her last and best love, Ken.She can be reached at AnneLSmith.com.
""Grey Divorce: My Life Rewritten gives those who are thinking about separating from a marriage later in life the insight and language needed to navigate this unchartered land. Vulnerable and accessible, it's as if Anne L. Smith is sitting next to you, sharing her journal notes and deepest fears that come from the depth of her heart. Smith shares the emotional examination, self-honesty and bravery needed to go through and come out the other side of later-life divorcing. She shows us how to be intentional and find our voice while going through one of the most stressful life events. Rare is the book that names what this emotional experience is like later in life and gently reveals how to listen to the needs of the heart. If you need inspiration or encouragement to invite self-examination or to move on from a relationship that no longer serves your needs, this book is a valuable source and will give you great insight."" Robert Jackman, LCPC Psychotherapist and Author of Healing Your Lost Inner Child and other self-help books. www.theartofpracticalwisdom.com ""This is a book for any woman who has struggled with the ""should-I-stay-or-should-I go"" question about her marriage and who wants to find a new independent path for herself. An inspiring read that proves it's never ever too late to rewrite your life."" Anne Bokma, Author of My Year of Living Spiritually: One Woman's Secular Quest for a More Soulful Life