287 - Healing and growth through connection, Thrive Tribe, and therapy; one woman's story

This week on the show, I have a very special guest sharing her single mum journey and her experience with self-growth and the things that have helped her heal as a result of becoming a single mother. She is one of my founding Thrive Tribe members and it's made me so very happy to have seen her grow over the last couple of years. She's been a single mum for five years and has three children. In this episode she shares:  How her children were affected by the strained relationship she had with her ex. How her kids have grown over the years following the separation. How she met her ex and how the relationship developed. The domestic violence and control issues she suffered from in the relationship and losing her sense of identity in the process. How she helped her children process and navigate through the separation and what it means for them. How she dealt with the shame of being the only single mum in her family and circle of friends. How building her self-identity and independence strained the relationship with her ex. The co-parenting arrangement she has with her ex-partner. Being diagnosed with complex PTSD, anxiety, and depression.  The importance of finding the right therapist.  The things that helped her in her journey to healing. The importance of belonging to a community of like-minded people, like Thrive Tribe, who understand what you are going through. Insights gained from her healing journey. Her advice to new single mums who are starting their own healing journey. And so much more!  Links mentioned in the episode:  Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.  Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE. To contact Julia, email: [email protected]. Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too. Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.