Divorce demands heavy emotional labor, part of the Separation Shift we coined after years of supporting women. From explaining custody schedules, managing children’s grief, and maintaining stability across two households, to peacekeeping at transitions, this invisible emotional work takes a toll on women’s mental health. Recognizing it as labor validates exhaustion and opens space for healing.

Divorce multiplies domestic labor, creating what we call the Separation Shift. Women often shoulder invisible tasks like packing custody backpacks, duplicating children’s essentials across two homes, stocking kitchens, and managing multiple calendars. This unseen domestic work is exhausting, impacts mental health, and disrupts healing. Naming it is the first step toward recognition and equity.