I was in a toxic marriage for over ten years. On the surface it looked fine, but underneath there was infidelity, emotional abuse, and a constant feeling of being stuck. I tried counseling many times but often walked away feeling like no one really understood what I was going through. It wasn’t until I leaned on peer support that things started to click and I could finally see a way forward. As a full-time working mom of four, I had to find a way to keep everything afloat while also rebuilding myself. Some days I crushed it. Other days I cried in my car between meetings. But I never stopped moving toward a better life. Now, I’m in a relationship that began during total life chaos and has become something healthy and grounding. I’ve spent years helping other women navigate this kind of mess, especially those trying to juggle motherhood, work, and self-worth all at once. I share honestly because I’ve lived it. And I’m here if you need someone who gets it.