Divorced Man Selling Life on eBay

In an effort to get a fresh start and mend his broken heart after his divorce, 44-year-old Ian Usher is planning to sell all his belongings on eBay. According to a report from CBS, the items the Australian man plans on selling include his house, his clothes, his big-screen TV and his car.

Usher estimates that the sale could fetch him $500,000. He says he's not looking back and looks forward to his next big adventure.

"I plan to go to the airport, show up and see what plane has a seat available on it," he said.

Is Ian Usher going about this the right way?

As someone who has gone through a divorce, I can relate to Usher's pain and his desire to put the past behind him. I believe, however, that he is going about it the wrong way. It seems to me that he is running away from his problems without dealing with them. Unfortunately, unless he deals with them head on, they will follow him wherever he goes. Here are 5 pieces of advice I think he - or anyone else going through a divorce - ought to consider as a way to cope with divorce :

Allow yourself to grieve

Trying to suppress your emotions with various distractions such as drugs or alcohol, or buying new stuff, or moving to a new city will not solve the problem. Sooner or later, your emotions will catch up with you and you'll have to deal with them. Thus, the sooner you find an outlet for your emotions the better. How can you vent your emotions? There are a number of options, including psychotherapy, writing in a journal or blog, or support groups.

Have a good support system

There is no better remedy for the pain of divorce than the emotional support of friends and family. It is important to note, however, that your children do not belong on this list. Obviously, they are going through their own grieving process and they need you to be strong and positive for them. If, for some reason, you are not getting the support you need from friends and familiar, don't rule out online chat rooms. There you will find people who are going through the same thing as you are, and they can offer you advice and support.

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