Hello! I’m Grace —
If you would have told my former self, that I was going to be a divorced, single-parent; I would have never believed you.
Originally hailing from Phoenix, I now reside in Durham, NC with my one beautiful elementary school aged child. I’ve been a project manager for 10 years, am an accomplished DIYer, have worked at women’s cooperatives and secretly love spreadsheets.
I have always been a highly-efficient, organized and capable individual but through my separation, I felt upside down and that I was grasping at anything concrete. The stress was overwhelming - I worried about my child’s safety and how the “things” were going to be divided, but I also felt so incredibly alone.
As the first amongst my friend and peer group to separate,
I had no idea how isolating the logistics of separating would feel.
Even though I had an amazing support system,
I felt at times that I was becoming a burden recounting the latest drama.
My lawyers were kind, compassionate and validated all my concerns,
but I also need logistical support with everything from managing a house solo
and juggling care for my child, while trying finding time to care for myself.
Which is why I do this — Although I am not a lawyer
or therapist, I believe that we all need tangible help
with the verbal and physical labor of separating.
I don't need to tell you that it is HARD,
but it does not have to be hard alone.
Having someone who will be the cool, calm and collected
when everything else feels out of control and
can aid in the labor of separating, is grounding.
You are not alone — I'm here to help as needed.
The other side is there waiting for you,
Grace