Music is subjective but here is a collection of everything from empowering ballads to songs to cry to, to healing from abuse songs.
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I will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
The ultimate breakup song and totally empowering.
Fallout – Sleep Theory
A powerful song if you are healing from abuse.
Don’t Start Now – Dua Lipa
Perfect if you are determined not to go back.
Everybody Hurts – R.E. M.
A reminder that we all suffer heartache from time to time.
Shout out to My Ex, Little Mix
Because you know you’re better off without them.
No Regrets – Robbie Williams
A great reminder to let go of past hurt.
Don’t – Ed Sheeran
If you’ve been cheated on this will resonate.
Forget You – Celo Green
If you’ve been used of treated badly, this is for you.
Somebody Like You – Adele
Sometimes it’s just not meant to be but you have to let go.
Aint No Sunshine, Bill Withers
A bluesy track about addictive and toxic love.
Out of Reach – Gabrielle
Sound track for Bridget Jones’ Diary, about ignoring red flags.
Stitches – Shawn Mendes
An emotional journey of heartbreak.
Don’t Start Now – Dua Lipa
Perfect if you are determined not to go back.
Careless Whisper – George Michael
A ballad of guilt and regret.
Since You’ve Been Gone – Kelly Clarkson
Empowering get over it song.
Leave Right Now – Will Young
A great song about unrequited love.
Unfaithful – Rhianna
A haunting ballad that explores being cheated on.
Total Eclipse – Bonnie Tyler
A ballad to cry your heart to and let it all out.
Shut Up and Let Me Go – Ting Tings
Sassy and empowering song.
NO Tears Left – Ariana Grande
When you’re ready to move on.
Mad World – Gary Jules
About feeling depressed and out of place.
Red Flags – Mimi Webb
A reminder not to ignore red flags when you move on.
Survivor – Destiny’s Child
Song of empowerment, and getting stronger.
We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together – Taylor Swift
Defo time to move on!
Top 10 Get Over It Films
- Saving Grace – starring Brenda Blethyn
Hilarious film about a woman who needs to make money following her husband’s death - War of the Roses – starring Michael Douglas and Cathleen Turner
Black comedy showing divorce at its most destructive - Thelma and Louise – starring Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon
Two women make a bid for independence and freedom - Under The Tuscan Sun
Frances is a woman battling depression after the break-up of her marriage so she moves to Tuscany where she embarks on a new life, meeting many new people and eventually becoming accepted by the locals - Le Divorce – starring Kate Hudson and Naomi Watts
The day Isabel decides to visit her pregnant sister her husband leaves her. A stylish romantic comedy both sisters learn to cope with rejection and make their way. - Bridget Jones’ Diary – starring Renee Zellwegger
Comedy about the single life of 30something Bridget Jones - Private Benjamin – starring Goldie Hawn
Benjamin survives the army and a failed marriage to succeed against the odds - Stepmom- starring Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon
Comedy about divorce, stepfamilies, ex spouses and new lovers… the new wife and ex wife cannot see eye to eye when it comes to raising the children until one of them falls ill - Calender Girls
Based on a true story, when Annie’s husband is diagnosed as having leukaemia the members of the WI decide to raise money for a new leukaemia unit at the local hospital - The Broken Hearts Club
Comedy in which a group of gay pals support each other in failed relationships and the pursuit of love
