Rebekah’s Story

It’s difficult to put words to the transformative journey I’ve been on over the past two years.

I found Danielle when I was in the depth of utter despair navigating post-separation abuse, the terrifying reality that family court was inevitable and feeling the weight of an awful misstep I made early in separation stuck in a 50/50 care arrangement – all whilst experiencing life as a very stressed and worried first time single mum of a 2 year old with no stable income or family support.
 
Finding Danielle was like discovering hope and relief for the first time. I could breathe again.

She has been the single most supportive person in my corner from our very first phone call almost two years ago – she just ‘got it’, I felt believed for the first time. I didn’t have to endlessly explain why his texts made my entire nervous system light up like a Christmas tree, or why I was so frightened of him, and how he manipulated every situation and used our son, and systems including police, ATO, Child Support, Family Court, and every third party person to create confusion and continue his reign of control and paint me as ‘crazy’. Spoiler: it’s their favourite go-to narrative. 

Danielle’s lived experience shone immediately, and whilst it breaks my heart to know she lived this way too, she has turned her life’s experience, her life’s work and the countless women and children she has helped navigate the trenches of abuse and family court into an absolute force to be reckoned with, and she will embark all of that knowledge onto you at a deeply personal level based on where you’re at. 

With Danielle’s guidance, strategic thinking, shots of metaphorical whiskey, and simultaneously supporting me emotionally and spiritually, she gave me a voice when I didn’t have one – and now I can use my own.

I can respond to my ex-partner without collapsing into despair, I can sit in discomfort and regulate my nervous system, and whilst I’m still navigating the court system, our interim orders are protective and my son is no longer stuck.

My journey is far from over, but I’m no longer afraid, I’m empowered with knowledge, strategic thinking, and I can make clear-headed decisions that I feel best support my son – and I do it well! 

It might shock you to hear me say I’m grateful for this experience – but I am. I would never have met Danielle, I would never have gone on this truly transformative journey of healing and empowerment if not facing the biggest, scariest challenges of my life and fighting fiercely for my son and me.

The trust I placed in Danielle from day one was the best decision I have ever made, and I am so incredibly grateful and humbled by her genuine compassion and care for our well-being and striving for the best protective outcomes possible. 
 
If you’re navigating life with a high-conflict ex and stuck like I was, you need Danielle. She’s your secret weapon, she’s the ‘shots of whiskey’ that wake you into action, she will hold the space when you feel like you can’t face it anymore, she’s been where you are, and now she is supporting women just like me, just like you, to heal and step into yourself and empower you with knowledge and to use your voice.

Danielle (and Trudie!) will support you in navigating the system and setting yourself up for success to get the best possible outcome for your family, and right beside her is access to an incredible community of women and mothers she has brought together - all fiercely advocating for themselves and supporting each other on their journey and driving true change into our system.

From the absolute depths of my heart, thank you Danielle – you’ve changed my life in ways I never imagined. You’re a true inspiration, and I am so grateful for you being by our side every step of the way.