Be prepared! The first year after a separation has got to be one of the most challenging in the life of a single mother. It is a time of huge change and highly-charged emotions. And it is almost impossible to prepare for.

However, there are some wonderful resources out there to help you along the way and I was lucky enough to have this chat with Sarah Whitechurch from My Divorce Coach.

To help you through this turbulent time we discuss clinical hypnosis and how it assists the divorce process (I had no idea!); where to find support and tools for the first year; where the court process fits in (and where it doesn’t); how to manage well-meaning friends and family; whether dating again is a good idea and how to know if you’re ready; Sarah’s key words of wisdom to take with you on the first year of your separation.