Get your ducks in a row
Sometimes the nest breaks. Sometimes the storm comes without warning. Separation. Divorce. Debt. Illness. Bereavement. When a wing breaks and the sky suddenly feels far away – we swoop beside you — offering clarity, courage and a sisterhood of brave birds to help you weather the storm and fly again.
Your flight path to freedom
From being kicked out of the nest to finding your feathers, we are with you through every hop and flutter. We bring lived experience, practical strategies and trusted experts to guide you through this bird-shit storm of a journey.
Share stories to process grief
The Nest is a members-only, secure space where we can anonymously share experiences of grief and loss, toxic patterns in behaviour, addictions, betrayal, infidelity and or legal woes. Feel heard and heal together.
• Free membership
Meet fellow birds
Join us on Walk and Squawk and Roof Top events, where we can heal together and raise awareness for our cause to End Financial Abuse in Family Law After Separation.
• Free membership
Tools, information & guidance
The Aviary offers a bird's-eye view of what’s ahead in your journey. We suggest practical resources and coping strategies to navigate the repercussions of a broken legal system, which is fuelled, in many cases, by coercive control.
• Free & paid membership
Cause #fundtheflock
Become a patron of birds flyin' to help caregivers and their chicks migrate to a more stable life when the family nest falls apart.
• Funding opportunity
Don't be a sitting duck: How we support your legal journey
Court visits
Advice and guidance about the pitfalls of court proceedings and seeking the right representative for you
Adjournments
Strategic advice on managing delays and maintaining your mental health during lengthy proceedings
Financial control
Identifying coercive control and safeguarding your finances and understanding your rights throughout separation
Non-disclosure
Confidential support and understanding of the tactics applied to avoid disclosure in a safe, trusted space
Birds of a feather: How we support your healing journey
Emotional support
We guide you toward emotional regulation so that you can make informed life decisions. We offer you and your chicks trusted therapeutic support. We help you to process what has happened, rebuild emotional resilience and regain a sense of calm during an overwhelming time
Financial guidance
Financial uncertainty can be one of the most destabilising aspects of separation and loss. Our financial Bird's Eye model helps you understand your options, regain clarity and feel more in control of your future
Wellbeing services
Rediscover confidence, your body and your sense of desire. Add dating and menopause to the stress of your relationship breakdown, and it’s easy to feel disconnected from yourself. We talk openly about sex, nutrition, hormones, boundaries and rediscovering pleasure
Soulful services
Find the artist within and turn life’s mess into meaning. Creativity offers both you and your children a safe, expressive outlet for grief, anger and big feelings
Ready to spread your wings?
Testimonials
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"It felt like my world was ending, but finding this community reminded me I could still fly. Their courage became my courage. I now feel there are options."
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"Finding a space where I felt heard was a godsend. I love my friends, but they hadn't been through it. There is comfort in reading you are not alone or mad."
Rachel Mum of 3Read more -
"birds flyin' is a Mumsnet for mothers managing family life, many like me facing an empty nest. This Mumsnest has been a great support. Thank you. "
Caroline Housewife -
"Sarah and Charlotte were able to provide an honest reality check of what to expect from the court system. It is harder to comprehend just by reading about it."
Fiona GP