Boston Area Gray Divorce Circle

The so-called "gray divorce" in midlife can be an emotional, pivotal, and powerful point in someone's life. At times, it can also be overwhelming. Helpful information, regulated emotions, and confidence are crucial to making good decisions along the way in order to re-invent a future aligned with values and priorities in focus.

And peer discussion and support with face-to-face connection goes a LONG way during this time too! That's why I created this group.

This virtual group is for women in their late 40s, 50s, 60s and older who are thinking about divorce, or who are already in the early or middle stages of divorce after a long-term marriage. The goal is for members to find community by interacting in a supportive environment with others going through the same thing, and to gain valuable insight about what it's like to go through a gray divorce.

This group is geared toward women in the Boston / South Shore area but is open to any geographic location because we will meet virtually. Online events will run about 75 to 90 minutes, and will be facilitated/moderated by Kristen M. Ploetz, a certified divorce coach who has also been through her own gray divorce. ALTHOUGH KRISTEN IS A CERTIFIED DIVORCE COACH AND FORMER FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY, EVENTS WILL NOT BE USED TO SOLICIT COACHING CLIENTS AND NO LEGAL ADVICE WILL BE GIVEN. Most events will be virtual discussion groups and will be free of charge. However, from time to time optional writing workshops will also be offered with a nominal fee to cover materials and preparation expenses.

Anticipated discussion group topics include:

• how to find the right divorce professionals who understand gray divorce issues
• how to pivot away from unmet plans and expectations late in life
• the emotional overwhelm that can be simultaneous with change/transitions, re-entering the workforce, adjusting caretaking roles, going through menopause
• thinking about the impact on adult children
• helpful communication strategies with a co-parent/ex-spouse
• how to make decisions with confidence

This group welcomes those from heterosexual and LGBTQ marriages alike.

Hope you will join us!