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You didn't end up here
by accident.
Neither did I.

This is where every single mom begins. Whether you found me the day your world fell apart or months into rebuilding — you are exactly where you need to be. Let me show you how this works.

Find your phase ↓
1
The Breaking Point
Everything just fell apart.
2
The Awakening
I'm starting to see clearly.
3
The Reset
Time to clean things up.
4
The Rebuild
Building something better.
5
The Expansion
My life is growing.
6
The Identity Shift
I barely recognize her — in the best way.
7
The Powerhouse Era
This is who I was always becoming.
Welcome, mama

This space was built
for exactly this moment.

When I became a single mom, I couldn't find anything that spoke to who I actually was. Everything felt clinical, or sad, or like it was written for someone who had already given up on having a beautiful life. I hadn't. And I'm guessing you haven't either.

So I built The Modern Single Mom for the woman who is going through one of the hardest things life can throw at her — and still believes her best chapter is ahead of her. Because it is.

Over four years of rebuilding my own life — after betrayal, after loss, while running a business and raising two boys — I identified seven distinct phases that every single mom moves through on her way from heartbreak to her most powerful self. I call it The 7 Phases of Writing Your Next Chapter.

You are in one of them right now. Scroll down to find out which one.

The framework

The 7 Phases of
Writing Your Next Chapter

Read through each phase below. One of them will stop you in your tracks. That is yours.

1
Phase
The Breaking Point
Collapse

This is the moment everything comes apart. The discovery. The decision. The day your whole life splits into before and after. You are in survival mode. The future feels impossible to imagine. You are not broken — you are at the beginning.

You might be here if...
  • You are in the middle of a separation or divorce right now
  • You are still in shock and don't know where to start
  • You are just trying to get through each day
  • The future feels overwhelming to think about
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2
Phase
The Awakening
Truth

The fog starts to lift. You begin to see yourself — and your situation — with new clarity. You are asking harder questions. About who you were in that marriage. About what you actually want. About what is no longer acceptable. This phase is uncomfortable and liberating at the same time.

You might be here if...
  • You are starting to feel more like yourself again
  • You are questioning old patterns and what led you here
  • You are getting clearer on what you want — and what you don't
  • You feel a mix of grief and unexpected relief
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3
Phase
The Reset
Identity Reset

You are cleaning house — literally and figuratively. Your space, your finances, your daily habits, your friendships. You are deciding what comes with you into the next chapter and what gets left behind. This is where intentional living begins.

You might be here if...
  • You have been reorganizing, decluttering, or redecorating your space
  • You are looking at your finances with fresh eyes
  • You are evaluating which friendships are truly supportive
  • You are building new routines and dropping old ones
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4
Phase
The Rebuild
Stability

The ground feels steadier. You are building — your confidence, your routines, your financial foundation, your sense of self. You are starting to trust your own judgment again. This phase is where a lot of quiet, powerful work happens that the world doesn't see yet.

You might be here if...
  • You feel more stable but are still building your footing
  • You are working on trusting your own decisions again
  • You are actively creating systems — for money, time, parenting
  • You can see a future now, even if it's still a little blurry
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5
Phase
The Expansion
Expansion

Your life is starting to grow. You are saying yes to things that used to scare you. Travel. New friendships. Bigger goals. A social life. You have created enough stability that now you get to add more. This phase feels like finally exhaling after holding your breath for a very long time.

You might be here if...
  • You are pursuing new experiences, travel, or opportunities
  • Your social life is opening back up and it feels good
  • You are setting bigger goals than you have in years
  • Life feels like it's finally moving forward — not just stabilizing
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6
Phase
The Identity Shift
Transformation

You look in the mirror and barely recognize the woman looking back — and that is a good thing. Your style, your standards, the way you carry yourself, the way you speak up — all of it has changed. You are not who you were in that marriage. You are becoming who you were always meant to be.

You might be here if...
  • Your sense of self feels completely different than a year ago
  • You have changed how you dress, speak, or show up
  • Your standards for relationships and opportunities have risen significantly
  • You are owning your story instead of being ashamed of it
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7
Phase
The Powerhouse Era
Leadership

This is who you were always becoming. You lead your life like a CEO — with clarity, confidence, and intention. You have turned your story into your strength. You are building wealth, raising powerful children, and living a life that looks as good as it feels. The limit does not exist.

You might be here if...
  • You are leading — your family, your career, your community
  • You would not trade what you went through because of who it made you
  • You are thinking about legacy, impact, and what you are building
  • Single motherhood is not your identity — it is your origin story
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