re: How do people cope with separation or divorce?

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Get back to the basics.
Who are you?
What do you believe in?
What person do you want to be going forward?
Where do you want to be in 1 year? 5 years?
Do it.

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This is the best and most pragmatic advice you'll get here. Redefining those basics is what will set your direction for the short and long term. It sounds simple but it isn't so that will keep your mind busy. Do things you haven't been able to do in years or thought you didn't want to do anymore and that will keep your body busy. Interact with all kinds of different people. Reconnect with old friends. Pick one day a week to do, read, taste SOMETHING you haven't before. The quest to find these things could very well uncover a new hobby or interest.