My Why

Within all of us are the gifts needed to create the life we want. The challenge we have is recognizing where we are, where we want to go, and what internal resources will get us moving in the right direction.

My belief in this simple statement was tested when I realized that after four children, one of which is special needs, my 12-year marriage needed to end. It was one of the most challenging decisions of my life. I felt like the Phoenix, and my life was going up in flames.

I was the mediator of my own divorce. Emotionally it felt like navigating into the unknown. Looking back now, it seems such a linear process; filing the separation, communicating to my husband and children, creating a financial agreement, and separating our assets and obligations. I was determined to create an agreement that honored our roles as parents and provide a safe place for our children to transition emotionally. Despite many struggles, we worked through our differences and established an amicable agreement.

Shaped by the experience, I wish to help others better navigate the significant transition process of divorce. Having experienced divorce both as a child and as a parent, I have a holistic perspective. Most importantly, I know first-hand that the transition will have a lifelong impact on everyone involved.