My Story

Hi, I’m Leanne, and I’m here to help you thrive as a single parent.

I know firsthand how overwhelming and lonely this journey can feel. When I first became a single parent, I had no one who truly understood what I was going through. I didn’t know where to turn or who to talk to, and it felt like I was treading the rough ocean water all on my own.

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My journey hasn’t been easy. I’ve experienced two major long-term relationship breakdowns; one from marriage and the other from a defacto relationship with my daughter’s father. Both were marked by emotional, financial, verbal, psychological, and even physical abuse.

 

When I walked away at the age of 36, I left with nothing but my daughter and a suitcase of clothes. I know what it’s like to hit rock bottom, to not have enough money for food and bills, to hold so much hate and anger towards your ex whilst he was busy moving a new partner in the house I lived in all whilst I still hadn't even moved my things out.

 

Then to go on and rebuild your life from nothing, feeling empty, lost, alone and confused and carrying so much hurt but in the process still try to find the strength to maintain a relationship with the person who hurt you more then anything. And they watched you shrivel up into a shell of a person, but you had to be the bigger person all for the happiness of your child.

 

Its by far the most challenging and difficult task ever, one that takes alot of patience and strength, But its also the most rewarding process you will ever go through to see yourself grow and evolve.

 

So I know that this isn’t where your story ends, this is where it where it begins!

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Rebuilding my life wasn’t easy, but it taught me to stand on my own two feet, to let go of what wasn’t serving me, and to start living life on my terms. I created a business from scratch, found my passion for helping others, and embraced a journey of healing and growth that continues to this day.

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That’s why I created Life After +1. I wanted to build a space where single parents could feel comfortable to open up and share their story and to find the understanding, support, and guidance that I didn’t have when I started my journey. 

 

​My mission is simple: to help you rediscover your confidence, embrace your strengths, learn to live a life where you can emotionally detach yourself from the past and create a future that feels fulfilling, rewarding, peaceful and entirely your own.

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You’ve got this, and I’ve got you!

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Leanne Hutchinson

Your Single Parent Coach & Mentor 

Life After +1