The Sh!t No One Tells You About Divorce

A Guide to Breaking Up, Falling Apart, and Putting Yourself Back Together

By: Dawn Dais

Narrated by: Lynn Norris

A bestselling author offers a refreshingly honest, compassionate guide to the sh!tstorm that is divorce: falling apart, staying afloat, and new beginnings (whether you are ready for them or not).

After 12 years together, 2 children, 10 pets, and 5 properties, Dawn and her partner decided to call it quits. In the newest installment of her bestselling Sh!t No One Tells You series, Dawn tries to figure out what happened… and what happens next.

Dawn takes you on her own bumpy, meandering, and often absurd journey through the destruction of a life exploded by divorce. She dodges legal hurdles, irrational decisions, alarmed therapists, random hobbies, and a concerning number of dating app profiles that look like the beginning of a true crime podcast. But somehow, she found herself stronger—and happier—on the other side.

Leaning into the mess, Dawn helps you learn the art of embracing Netflix and cry, the healing power of profanity, the importance of assembling the right support squad, how to survive the sh!tshow of co-parenting, and much more. Joined by an insightful chorus of divorced friends, Dawn delivers a true-to-life and funnier-than-it-should-be guide to discovering the unexpected value in the wreckage. What if divorce isn’t just a loss—but an opportunity?

Critic reviews

"[Dawn's] animated style will appeal to anyone going through a divorce. One is unlikely to find a funnier guide to surviving divorce."—Publishers Weekly

A BFF Disguised as a Book

An authentic, relatable read infused with humor. A welcomed counterbalance to the heavier divorce books focused on the legal stuff.

funny, accurate, spot on…

i didn’t want to fast forward or skip any part of this book… every chapter is worth listening to. it’s as if Dawn was writing this book especially for me. it had me laughing out loud & believing & hoping that my story will and can get better ❤️

Great book especially if you are just starting your journey

Loved this book! Really helped me to process, put some things in perspective, and laugh when I just wanted to cry. Highly recommend!

The honesty is impactful

A really good book for those going through divorce even for those still dealing with things after divorce.

You can do this 

Great story that the author tells of her own experience, and it is extremely relatable.