This week on the show, my special guest Maggie Bailey shares Part 2 of her story.

**Please note this episode and topic may act as a trigger for some people, and this episode is not suitable to listen to within earshot of children.**

This is the story of Maggie, a single mother raising two daughters, who lost her husband to suicide. Maggie’s husband had been struggling with substance abuse for many years, and despite Maggie’s efforts to help him, he was unable to overcome his demons. Since then, she has found the courage to speak publicly about her experience, knowing she has a unique opportunity to help others who are struggling with mental health issues and substance abuse.

Maggie’s story serves as a reminder that we are all capable of overcoming challenges and making a positive impact on the world around us. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues or substance abuse, please seek help. You are not alone; there is always hope for a better tomorrow.

In this episode, Maggie talks about:

• How she had to separate from him to protect herself and their children.
• How her husband became convinced that their youngest child wasn't his and how she had to prove the paternity through DNA testing.
• How she ultimately lost her husband to suicide.
• The rocky relationship with her in-laws, and being blamed for her husband's demise.
• Finding happiness and managing life as a single mother.
• Joining Thrive Tribe for support and to be a part of a community.

Links mentioned in the episode: 

Listen to Part 1 of Maggie's story here.

Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist 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: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com.

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.

This week on the show, my special guest Maggie Bailey, shares Part 1 of her story. 

**Please note this episode and topic may act as a trigger for some people, and this episode is not suitable to listen to within earshot of children.**

This is the story of Maggie, a single mother raising two daughters, who lost her husband to suicide. Maggie’s husband had been struggling with substance abuse for many years, and despite Maggie’s efforts to help him, he was unable to overcome his demons. Since then, she has found the courage to speak publicly about her experience, knowing she has a unique opportunity to help others who were struggling with mental health issues and substance abuse.

Maggie’s story serves as a reminder that we are all capable of overcoming challenges and making a positive impact on the world around us. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues or substance abuse, please seek help. You are not alone, and there is always hope for a better tomorrow.

In this episode, Maggie shares:

• How she met her husband and how they grew up in the same town and fell in love.
• How the father of Maggie's kids' mental disorder unraveled and how things started escalating quickly.
• How reaching out to his husband's family for help when she found out about his drug use was not successful.
• Her husband's mental breakdown and how he got admitted to a psychiatric ward.
• And so much more!

Stay tuned for Part 2 of her story which drops next week.

 Links mentioned in the episode: 

Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist 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: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com.

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.

Kids react to separation and divorce differently. They might feel like they've done something wrong to cause the separation, or they might feel anxious... They might withdraw, and they might display disruptive behaviours... These are normal reactions, and the best thing you can do, as parents is to let your kids know that it's okay to experience and share how they're feeling.

If you are separating from the other parent of your children, it's helpful to know what your kids might worry about so you can support them to the best ability. In this episode, I share ten things that kids might worry about when you separate.

I hope this episode helps you understand and listen to how they're feeling, and make sure they feel supported during the process. 

Links mentioned in the episode: 

Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist 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: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com.

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.

In this episode, I talk about children and what they should know, what they shouldn’t know, and what they probably know anyway, as you consider separation. Divorce or separation can be a challenging transition for children. It can be a traumatic event, but you and your children will adjust to this new situation as you find your new normal. I hope this episode helps you guide your children through this transition too.

 Links mentioned in the episode: 

Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist 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: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com.

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.