I felt a bit lost, very hurt from the domestic violence I had experienced from my ex partner and I just couldn’t shake off the feeling of disrespect from the abuse. It was making me quite ill and sad.
I was a single parent to 2 children who were 4 years old and 9 months old when we split. I have been working as a self-employed coach and marketing consultant. I felt fairly happy at times and was wanting to meet someone to spend the rest of my life with.
How my coaching helped Katie
It helped me so much. Caron is calm and relaxed and has an ora of peace and kindness and is an exceptional listener.
I do not know in all honesty how I got through my worst moments – probably with support, love and care from Caron – also through the tools I use that help me manage my mental health, by learning to accept my situation and also I think I generally have a good ability to just move forward and move on with my life.
In sessions with Caron we looked at what I could learn from my past relationship, we went through all the tactics so I knew how to recognise them in future and we discussed what I want from future relationships. Caron has given me the confidence to trust my judgement again. Caron also gave me some great tools which helped me support my children and they shared some of their thoughts that I never knew about until these exercises prompted them.
How are things now?
I feel amazing now, exceptional in fact. I am happy, have a fantastic, kind, new fella that I am building a friendship with before we move into a relationship. Business is great and so are the kids. We are all happy, peaceful and relaxed. Its changed exponentially, I am no longer scared and feel at peace.
Any advice for others?
As soon as humanly possible get advice and support from Caron! Build a support network of amazing woman and men around you and be brave and courageous and you will get through.
My plans for the future? To continue to build on my happiness, build my business and raise my children to be independent exceptional human beings that contribute to the society and community around them. Do more charity work for mental health charity MIND and Partners for Change Ethiopia. Fall in LOVE and get married and build a beautiful home with my blended family.
