My love,
If home feels like the most overwhelming part of divorce, you are not imagining it.
For so many women, this is where panic can kick in fast.
* Where am I going to live?
* What happens with the kids?
* Will I be forced to move?
* Can I afford to stay?
* What if I make the wrong decision and regret it later?
That kind of uncertainty can send your whole body into alarm.
And then… it’s very easy to start thinking you need to decide everything immediately.
You don’t.
This week on the podcast, I’m talking with my friend Suzie Martin, from Smart-in Mortgages, about the house side of divorce and why this part feels so loaded.
We talk about:
* why housing uncertainty can feel so destabilising
* what people often misunderstand about staying in the family home
* why rushed decisions made in fear can make everything feel harder
* what it means to slow down, get the facts, and stop assuming the worst
Rather than a deep-dive into mortgages. It’s a steadier place to start, to hear a few important truths, and stop spiralling before you make any big decisions about the house.
Huge thanks to Suzie for helping us wade through this tricky and complex part of Divorce!!
If this is the part of divorce that has been keeping you up at night, I think this episode will help.
“What Happens to the House?” - April’s workshop
If you want more support with this, I’m running a live workshop with Suzie on 29th April » called What Happens to the House?
It’s for divorcing mums who feel anxious and overwhelmed about housing uncertainty and need calm-first support, simple clarity, and one practical next step.
We’ll look at:
* what happens if one person wants to stay
* what happens if neither of you can afford it
* what lenders are actually looking at, in simple language
* how to create safety for you and your kids, even when everything feels up in the air
As always, this workshop is free for LUXE members of the MDC and you can upgrade your subscription here:
(be sure to choose the ‘LUXE’ option, which is currently £250 for a whole year’s worth of support!)
Or you can get your ticket for £37 here.
For now, start here with the podcast.
You do not have to solve the house today.You just need to feel safe enough to take your next step.
You’ve got this. And I’ve got you.
Hannah XOX
PS Show notes from this episode
* Get in touch with Suzie
* Suzie mentions: Halifax mortgage borrowing calculator and NatWest how much can I borrow calculator
* How to Divorce Sober
* April’s What Happen’s to the House workshop - midday, 29th April (free for LUXE members)
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