
Organized Through the Storm: Divorce Tips for Special Needs Parents with Angela O’Brien
About this episode
In this episode of Divorce Happens, Olivia Howell sits down with Angela O’Brien, a professional organizer, Enneagram coach, and mom to a young adult with special needs. Angela shares her expertise on navigating the unique challenges of divorce for families with special needs, from managing disrupted routines to staying organized amid emotional and logistical chaos. She offers practical tips like creating triage bins for important papers, using scanner apps for digital files, and setting up easy-to-access systems to reduce stress during transitions.
Angela emphasizes the power of organization as a form of self-care, especially during life’s toughest moments. Whether it’s helping special needs parents stay on top of guardianship documents or offering virtual guidance for creating calm in the chaos, Angela’s advice is actionable and empowering. Don’t miss her inspiring insights and learn more about her work through her business, Your Space Reclaimed, and her podcast Especially Organized.
You can learn more about Angela on her Fresh Starts Profile: https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/resourceguide/your-space-reclaimed
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