NFL Wife's Identity Crisis: Finding Herself Post-Football

Jasmatia Schaefering, who dedicated years to supporting her husband's NFL career, has embarked on a new chapter following their divorce in June 2024. During her husband's playing days, she describes her life as centered around football and his success, leaving her with an "identity crisis" once that era concluded. She reflected on shedding the title of "NFL wife" and rediscovering her own identity.

Following her husband's diagnosis with brain damage and CTE precursors, she actively researched treatments and supported his health journey. Even after filing for divorce, Schaefering continues to offer support for his well-being. Concurrently, she has launched her own career at a communications company and is pursuing further education to become a product manager.

Schaefering now advocates for current partners of professional athletes, urging them not to neglect their personal aspirations. She emphasizes the importance of building individual careers and pursuing education, as professional sports careers are distinct from personal lives. She also encourages leveraging the networks available in such environments to learn about business and success from influential individuals.