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25 Things Every Newly Single Mum Should Know
If I could sit down with every woman on the day her relationship ended, hold her hand, make her a cup of tea or pour her a large glass of wine and tell her what lies ahead, this is what I’d say.
Over the past 10 years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting thousands of women through separation, divorce and single motherhood. I’ve listened to countless stories, celebrated incredible wins, cried alongside women during heartbreaking moments and watched lives be rebuilt in ways they never imagined possible.
If you’re newly separated, you’re probably overwhelmed. You’re grieving, exhausted and trying to make huge decisions while your world feels like it’s been turned upside down.
So before you do anything else, take a deep breath.
Here are the 25 things I wish every newly single mum knew.Continue Reading →
Recovering from Divorce Trauma: Practical Tips for Healing
Healing after divorce, separation, or an unhealthy relationship isn’t simply about moving on. It’s about moving through.
If you’ve experienced betrayal, emotional abuse, high-conflict separation, domestic violence, or years of feeling unheard or unseen, the impact doesn’t disappear the day the relationship ends. Your body, mind, and nervous system often continue carrying the effects long after you’ve left.
You may find yourself feeling anxious when your phone rings. You might constantly expect the worst, struggle to trust others, feel emotionally exhausted, or wonder why seemingly small situations trigger such strong reactions. You may even question why you’re “not over it yet.”
The truth is, trauma doesn’t just affect our memories; it affects how we experience the world.
The good news is that healing is possible.
While there is no quick fix, in this blog post, there are practical steps you can take to gently support your recovery, rebuild your confidence, and create a life that feels safe, peaceful, and fulfilling again.Continue Reading →
Finding Time to Date When You’re Raising Children
One of the biggest concerns I hear from single mums who are thinking about dating again is this: How do I fit it all in?
Between work, school drop-offs, extracurricular activities, household responsibilities, co-parenting schedules, and trying to carve out a few moments for yourself, life already feels incredibly full. Adding dating into the mix can seem overwhelming. Or even impossible.
Many mums also carry feelings of guilt. They worry that taking time to date somehow means taking time away from their children. Others question whether they’re ready, wonder how dating might affect their family, or fear they’ll never find someone who understands the realities of dating a parent.
The truth is, balancing dating and parenting isn’t always easy. It requires planning, boundaries, patience, and a healthy dose of self-compassion. But it is possible to build a fulfilling personal life while continuing to be the loving, present parent your children need. Here’s how…Continue Reading →
Supporting Your Children Through Separation: Practical Advice for Mums
For many parents considering separation or divorce, the greatest concern is not what the change will mean for them, but what it will mean for their children.
You may worry about disrupting their sense of security, changing their home life, affecting their relationship with either parent, or causing emotional pain that they did not choose. These fears can make an already difficult decision feel even more overwhelming.
It is natural to want to protect your children from hurt. However, children’s well-being is shaped by more than whether their parents live in the same home. The emotional climate around them also matters. Ongoing tension, hostility, unpredictability, fear, or emotional disconnection can affect children deeply, even when parents believe they are hiding it well.
There is no single family arrangement that guarantees children will be unaffected by divorce. What can make a meaningful difference is how parents manage the transition, communicate with their children, and continue to meet their emotional and practical needs. Here’s how…Continue Reading →