Looking back through a much healthier lens, I see that I married while ignoring glaring red flags. A couple of years later, I found myself navigating a difficult pregnancy, culminating in the birth of a beautiful baby under the shadow of a troubled marriage. When I decided to divorce shortly after my child entered the world, it was like stepping into the light after living in darkness. My baby was my beacon of hope, illuminating the path through my pain. 

The years that followed were a journey of healing and education. I navigated through the exhausting complexities of divorce across two states, involving three lawyers, an exhaustive custody evaluation, countless therapy sessions, and numerous court appearances. Over more than a decade, I absorbed every lesson, both good and bad, and focused on my personal growth, which eventually brought me to a place of profound clarity. 

Along the way, I was blessed with a second marriage to the most wonderfully supportive and patient husband, my family and friends never stopped listening, and equally important, I had empathetic lawyers. However, I knew not everyone has this luxury. In those lonely moments, I longed for someone to bridge the gap between professional advice and personal support. I often felt like I was utilizing too much of everyone’s bandwidth and not everyone understood the extent of what I was really going through.  

Now, I strive to be a bridge for others. If I can ease the burden for just one person, making them feel less alone, helping them breathe a little easier, or guiding them to make decisions that benefit themselves or their children, then I’ve transformed my turmoil into something beautiful. There’s nothing sweeter than turning a decade of struggle into a master class in resilience and compassion. 

Let me help you bounce back and move ONWARD… 

– Shannon