Edna Ferman

I used to measure my worth by numbers. The size of my paycheck, the safety of my savings, the appearance of success. That was my definition of being “rich.”

When life hands you an ending, it’s natural to feel fear. I’ve been there. After my marriage ended, I was left with an empty space that felt unbearable. But here’s the shift: a blank page is not the end of your story —

Healing isn’t a straight line. When my marriage ended, I thought healing would be neat and predictable. Step one: grieve. Step two: move on. Step three: feel happy again.

Endings can feel like storms. I’ve been there, and I know the fear and uncertainty that comes with it. Yet within every ending is a hidden awakening. A fresh start is waiting, even when it feels impossible.

Imagine if every ending in life wasn’t a loss, but an invitation. That’s how I now see my divorce. At first, it felt like the ground had fallen away beneath me.

Starting a new chapter in life can feel overwhelming, especially when it isn’t by choice.

Let’s talk about the pause—the space between what ended and what’s not yet begun, and the gift in the pause.

Here’s a confession: for years, I believed “rich” was about money, stability, and what others could see, they were the riches I nearly missed

From heartbreak to hope – the moment I felt hope was when a fresh start happened.

When my marriage ended, I wasn’t just heartbroken. I found myself in a big empty space.

For some time, I believed otherwise. After my divorce, I convinced myself that my chance at new beginnings had maybe expired. Love, joy, adventure, career growth—those were for the young.

I used to think being “rich” meant never worrying about bills, building security, and ticking all the boxes of success. But after life handed me challenges I never expected, I saw things differently. Finishing rich was actually - wealth on your own terms. Real wealth isn’t what sits in your bank account. Real wealth is how you feel when you wake up. It’s walking with your head high, knowing your worth. It’s living with fulfilment because you’re aligned with your values. It’s

A blank page can be terrifying — but it can also be the most powerful gift life offers.

“Finish Rich” isn’t just a phrase I use — it’s part of my life’s work. It’s the name of my book, Strong Women Finish Rich, and the heart of my course, Empowered Women Finish Rich.

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