ABSTRACT

In my case, this transition process did not go smoothly. It was stressful, emotionally draining, and probably the main cause of our divorce. In the end I was left wondering who I was and how I would survive. I was no longer the wife of a celebrity. I no longer enjoyed a large income. I am sure many other wives of pro athletes have similar experiences. Breaking away from the seductive world of professional sports and the identity that comes with it is not easy. It is not easy for the athletes. It is not easy for their families. It was especially difficult for me.