Beyond the Break

Divorce can significantly impact children, causing emotional distress, confusion, and feelings of guilt. Many children struggle with anxiety, depression, or behavioral changes. Academic performance may decline, and they might face challenges in forming relationships. Financial instability and changes in living arrangements also add stress?.

(Business Tech; Family Laws South Africa)

25% experience ongoing emotional and psychological issues compared to 10% from intact families.

70% may experience difficulties forming and maintaining future romantic relationships or trusting partners

30% more likely to repeat a grade and experience a 20% decline in academic performance

But separation and divorce takes a massive toll on our own emotional wellbeing. We're battling through anger, sadness, resentment, guilt, loneliness, grief ... this makes it incredibly difficult to be present when our kids are experiencing their BIG emotions.

If, like me, you want to make it your priority to minimise the impact of your divorce on your kids, but don't know where to begin, then join me for this unique blend of inspiring speakers, expert advisors and workshop to learn tools to support you along the way.

This is a first of its kind event to uplift, support and inspire single, or soon to be single moms, who want to connect and learn. You will leave with empowering tools to master your emotions so you can create the capacity within you to be emotionally available for your kids.

It is a space, free of pretense and judgement, that promises to relieve the sense of isolation that comes with dismantling your old life.

Single or soon to be single moms who are ready to take action and

• Are ready to redefine their identity as an independent woman, single mom and balanced co-parent
• Want to connect with other moms in similar circumstances
• Need answers to their burning questions
• Need support and guidance to help them navigate single parenting
• Desire a space to be their authentic self
• Are ready to gift themselves some self love
• Need to know there’s a community of women in their corner

• Listen to inspirational speakers who have discovered their true self and flourished beyond divorce
• Learn techniques to help navigate the emotional rollercoaster
• Pose questions to experts
• Find out about different support options, including Divorce Care and personal transformation courses and coaching
• Explore and purchase health and wellness products and services in support of other single moms
• Special gifts and prizes

My name is Gillian and I am a single mom. We separated 3 years ago and our divorce was finalised in January 2024.

I embarked on a journey of transformation shortly after we separated and it is only thanks to the techniques, skills and perspective shifts during this intense process that I didn't end up a complete basket case.

My biggest WHY was, and remains, my kids. I made a promise to myself that I'd be emotionally available for them. I hadn't realised what I'd committed to or where that promise would take me.

Along the way I was fortunate enough to connect with 4 beautiful humans who were navigating their own journeys. We held space for each other's tears and laughter, anger and growth.

It was these women that inspired me to create this event, to let others know that while everyone's journey is entirely unique, we can create a community where we are seen and heard and understood.

This is the first of what I hope to be many events and I acknowledge your courage in making it this far.

If you aren't in Cape Town but still want to be part of the community, please feel free to email me at [email protected]. I'd love to connect and will be able to share a link to the private Facebook Group as soon as it's set up.

Yours in love and light.