The day my 16 year marriage ended is one I will never forget. Living in Dubai, my once luxurious life fell apart overnight, and I was unprepared for what lay ahead. I didn’t realize the importance of choosing the right solicitor, (I went through 2), I had never heard of a divorce coach, and I was isolated with no support network. Countless nights were spent worrying, not knowing where to get help, and I made life changing decisions out of ignorance and fear just to make it stop—my biggest regret.
At first, I neglected my well-being by turning to alcohol, and I worked myself into the ground to pay escalating divorce costs. After an alcohol-related fall landed me in hospital, I realized no-one was coming to save me and I needed to be a better mother for my children. I got sober, adopted healthier habits, and welcomed a puppy named Lilly into our lives - no regrets there!
Returning to the UK, I faced new challenges: no national insurance contributions, no credit rating, and the need for a new career. I retrained as a driving instructor, rebuilding our lives from the ground up, and I have now achieved my greatest milestone so far: buying my own home! The journey to this took a country move, a location move, 6 house moves , 3 months of homelessness and 7 years.
However, while my job provided for us, I felt unfulfilled. So when I discovered there was such a thing as “Divorce Coaching” I knew with every cell in my body that this was my calling. I knew my painful, misinformed and unprepared divorce journey was not in vain, and there was a way I could help others navigate their divorces, offering emotional support, practical tools, and a safe haven.
I have learned that my divorce was not the end of my story, it has been tougher than it needed to be, but it was also the start of an incredible new chapter filled with hope opportunity and fulfillment. From my heart to yours, I truly wish this for you too and with the right help and guidance you CAN start again and thrive!…Thank you for taking the time to read my story.
My story
About me
I’ve been divorced twice. A fact I used to be ashamed of, but I now realize it was all part of the journey to where and who I am today. I know first hand how difficult divorce can be, and I'm grateful every day that I now have the tools and experience to help others thrive through one of life's most traumatic journeys.
My 2 marriages gave me three wonderful children, I’m also a proud grandmother to two delightful granddaughters, and the light of all our lives is our beloved cockapoo, Lilly.
When I find a moment for myself, I love to paint and look after my garden. I enjoy travel, yoga and alternative therapies to relax and rejuvenate.
