More Client Love Testimonials
Margaret
Margaret’s story is one of transformation and unwavering determination. She vividly recalls seeing others around her living their best lives, radiating happiness, and she knew deep down that she deserved that same happiness too. Her words are a compelling reminder that witnessing others’ joy is a powerful motivator, and that by taking action, you can create that joy for yourself.
Jen
Jen is 52 years old and the youngest of 10 children and was raised in NH. She moved around the East Coast for a while and ended up back in NH and married her college boyfriend so had been together for 30 years. Jen has been separated for 2 years and is just starting the divorce process. She is a Human Resources Director and has two teenage children and a Wheaten Terrier and loves spending all of her time with them and is very active in their school and sports teams and loves riding around in her brand new blue Jeep Wrangler!
Dreams do come true!
Melva
Melva is a psychotherapist with 36 years of experience and in private practice!! She uses several modalities for healing her patients, recently started to work with the elderly. She loves what she does! She is a single mom who raised her son on my own!! He’s an impressive young man with a heart of gold. Her hobbies are ballroom dancing and did her first performance; it was spectacular! She loves Kundalini yoga and going to the beach!!
Lora
Lora was born and raised in the beautiful state of Idaho. She is second to the oldest of eight children. Lora is a real tomboy and outdoors kind of gal. She has two sweet little rescued fur babies that she adores and calls them children. Lora has an incredible job where she creates beautiful smiles for a living. She makes crowns , bridges and veneers which can really change how a person feels about their self. She loves to travel, ride road bicycles, motorcycles and just get out and try anything. Lora has a great weight loss story where she was able to lose 171 pounds and continued maintaining it for 11 years with just pure dedication and a no quit attitude. Lora has been divorced for a year and a half and just happened on to the Divorcing Gracefully group and it has changed her life!! Nothing happens by chance. Lora truly believes she was meant to be here and create a beautiful life for herself and find that amazing man that is the perfect person for her.
Divorce is a soul journey.
Angie
“I am creative, an adventurer, curious and open to experiencing all that life has to offer. I’m a mom of two amazing kids ages 17 and 11. I’ve officially made it through the first year as a first time dog owner of a great dane mix. I’m a continual learner. I work in technology and marketing. I’m about to publish my first children’s book. I was married for 22 years and have now been divorced for a year and a half. I’m creating a new kind of life for myself with a new kind of vision.”
Julie
Julie was born in and lived in Minnesota most of her life. She has lived just across the river in Wisconsin for the last 1.5 years. She grew up the middle of 7 children working a small family farm in central MN. She worked as an accountant for over 32 years and just recently retired from that career. She loves reading, running, hiking, playing cards, traveling and decorating. Julie was married for 30 years and has been divorced 2 years. She had a bad breakdown one weekend and realized something had to change or she would never be able to move forward in her life. A Facebook feed about Divorcing Gracefully popped up, she listened to Dona’s Masterclass and something about it just made sense. Julie took the step to work with Divorcing Gracefully and it’s made a huge impact in her life and is bringing her the tools she needs to move into her new life
Jennifer
Jennifer has a passion for wellness and adventure/travel. She seeks to connect and inspire people towards healthy lifestyle habits. Jennifer is a team builder and Entrepreneur living an abundant life that seeks to be better than I was yesterday. She is also divinely inspired, abundantly blessed and forever grateful!
Jen
“I am a mom of 3 beautiful adult sons: ages 21, 22, 25. For the past 20 years, I have helped educators and administrators create fun learning spaces in Florida schools with comfy furniture and fun supplies & activities! I love to travel! My newest plans are to travel a fun trip with my sons at least 1-2 times per year! I love to spend time with my mom and family. I enjoy reading and love to be anywhere near the water like the beach, lake, or pool. I also love to walk my dog and exercise with friends early in the mornings before work!”
Amy
“I am an authentic encourager with beauty that shines from the inside out. I practice vulnerability to continue to grow within myself and connect with others. In more cultural terms I am a mother, daughter, friend and Social Worker. I have practiced Social Work since August, 2010 within the medical and education realms and recently accepted a position with Indiana National Guard while still working as needed with a local Home Health and Hospice Agency in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I enjoy being in nature, especially by water, traveling, trying new restaurants and reading.”
Rachael
“My life is full! I spend time volunteering for 4H as a Garden Leader, tending to my small herd of dairy goats, gardening, cooking, hiking, occasional chicken wrangling and spending time with friends. I love trying new foods and finding live music, plays and musicals, books and Audible. I work 1/2 time for the USDA. I’m saying no to things that don’t resonate with me, and yes to everything else I can! Oh, and I’m good with my hands and power tools.”
Christine
“I’m a divorced mother of 4 kids ages from 6-13. I am a corporate paralegal by day. I am a graduate in 2020 of Dona’s Divorcing Gracefully & Beyond program. I live in Centereach, Long Island and work in Manhattan. In 2014 I founded a not-for-profit sanctuary/hospice for homeless/abandoned senior dogs called Silver Hearts Sanctuary.”
Regan
“While I moved around quite a bit growing up (So Cal, Seattle, Indianapolis, Burlington, VT, and Kailua, HI), I have lived in Mount Vernon, WA, about an hour north of Seattle, for the last 18 years. I have an amazing 12 year old daughter who is embracing opportunities in middle school to try new things like debate and volleyball. She is my rock and source of constant inspiration. My family and friends are very important to me, and I have always been lucky to be able to travel to see them all over the country. I am a National Board Certified Teacher, and have taught in CA, HI and WA for 25 years. I have a passion for learning and teaching that I hope others find contagious. I love to cook healthy meals from scratch, although I struggle to follow exact recipes. I also love to do yoga, day hiking, swimming and interval strength training at the gym to keep my mind and body strong. I find jigsaw puzzles and laying in the sun to be my most calming and meditative activities. I have so much to give and am ready to receive the same from the one who will finally be able to keep up with my awesome.”
Kristi
“I am Kristi. I have 5 kids ages 24, 22, 20, 18, and 10 years old. I am blessed to have been able to be and still be a Stay at Home Mom for 24 1/2 years. We have 3 dogs – a 7-year-old Chinook and 2 1-year old Brittany Spaniels, a cat, and a chinchilla. When I am not busy with the house, the kids, or the pets, I like to help out at my daughter’s school and am on the committee for the charity event for Shepherd’s Hope, a local nonprofit that provides healthcare to the uninsured. In my pre-kids life, I was an officer in the Navy for four years and taught at the Naval Nuclear Power School. After that, I taught high school math until my oldest daughter was born. For fun, I love to read, watch movies, see Broadway shows, sing and dance along to songs, and visit the beach to sit, shell hunt, and bogey board. I am working hard on connecting back to myself and exploring different paths I might follow.”
Rhonda B
Rhonda graduated with a B.S. degree in agriculture from Ohio State University in 1983 and obtained a Masters degree in Communication from Regent University in December 2005. She retired early after 32 years from a regional wastewater authority where she was in charge of recycling the bi-products generated during the wastewater treatment process. She also has taught turf management and soil science as an adjunct Professor at Tidewater Community College and is currently teaching public speaking and oral communication classes. She previously hosted a local radio talk show and television show in Hampton Roads, Virginia titled “Green Tips” designed to educate garden enthusiasts. Rhonda is also a Pilates instructor and loves animals, the outdoors, gardening, and horseback riding. She owns 2 Arabian horses. 2 miniature donkeys, 17 chickens and a Rottweiler. She is a proud mom of 2 beautiful daughters and 3 amazing grandbabies ages 5, 4 and 2. They are the love of her life.
Rhonda B
Rhonda graduated with a B.S. degree in agriculture from Ohio State University in 1983 and obtained a Masters degree in Communication from Regent University in December 2005. She retired early after 32 years from a regional wastewater authority where she was in charge of recycling the bi-products generated during the wastewater treatment process. She also has taught turf management and soil science as an adjunct Professor at Tidewater Community College and is currently teaching public speaking and oral communication classes. She previously hosted a local radio talk show and television show in Hampton Roads, Virginia titled “Green Tips” designed to educate garden enthusiasts. Rhonda is also a Pilates instructor and loves animals, the outdoors, gardening, and horseback riding. She owns 2 Arabian horses. 2 miniature donkeys, 17 chickens and a Rottweiler. She is a proud mom of 2 beautiful daughters and 3 amazing grandbabies ages 5, 4 and 2. They are the love of her life.
Susan C.
Writer & Editor
Susan C.
Writer & Editor
Sonja M
Sonja is the owner of Clear Lake Realty, Clear Lake Rentals, and Eva Marie’s on 8th- a boutique. She also has 20 years in Information Technology. Sonja likes to enjoy her new home and patio, go boating out on the lake with friends and enjoy life. Sonja was married for 35 years and is finding herself again through the work she is doing with DG!
Sonja M
Sonja is the owner of Clear Lake Realty, Clear Lake Rentals, and Eva Marie’s on 8th- a boutique. She also has 20 years in Information Technology. Sonja likes to enjoy her new home and patio, go boating out on the lake with friends and enjoy life. Sonja was married for 35 years and is finding herself again through the work she is doing with DG!
Karin V
Karin V. lives in Marietta, Georgia, but is originally from Long Island, NY, specifically Babylon. She has three adult daughters and a 16 month old grandson that is the light of her life. Karin’s youngest daughter moved out in January so she is a total empty-nester. She is a Program Manager for a global Accounting Software company. Karin has been divorced almost 3 years and has been with DG since May!!
Karin V
Karin V. lives in Marietta, Georgia, but is originally from Long Island, NY, specifically Babylon. She has three adult daughters and a 16 month old grandson that is the light of her life. Karin’s youngest daughter moved out in January so she is a total empty-nester. She is a Program Manager for a global Accounting Software company. Karin has been divorced almost 3 years and has been with DG since May!!
Christy
“Hi! I’m Christy Burns. I’m from California but have lived in Minneapolis for the last 13 years. I have 2 daughters, they are 22 and 19. Both girls are in college and pursuing degrees. I have been an elementary school teacher for 26 years. I love shopping with my girls, going to wineries with my friends, going to concerts (hopefully again soon!), and crafting. I also love home projects and have remodeled and tiled my bathroom! “
Donna Smith-Tormen
Donna Smith-Tormen is a former student of Divorcing Gracefully & Beyond. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor who joined DG to eliminate her abundance blocks, clear the history of the past, reclaim her brilliance and attract true love that lasts. She’s achieved that and then some!
Qing
Qing is an AMAZING soul who has so much wisdom to share! She talks about awakening your divine feminine and how you can unlock your potential even during the toughest of times.
Linda Downey
Linda Downey is a Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist and Integrative Health Coach. Linda discusses the importance of simple accountability and how it can make or break you!!
Jill L
Jill is a single mom of 3 adolescent boys and a 2 year old cockapoo. She lives in a suburb of Minneapolis and works in homecare as an occupational therapist.
When Jill is not driving for work or driving her kids to activities, she enjoys reading and spending time with her kids, other family and friends, or taking her dog for a walk.
Jill L
Jill is a single mom of 3 adolescent boys and a 2 year old cockapoo. She lives in a suburb of Minneapolis and works in homecare as an occupational therapist.
When Jill is not driving for work or driving her kids to activities, she enjoys reading and spending time with her kids, other family and friends, or taking her dog for a walk.
Bonnie Mottram
Dental Industry
Bonnie Mottram
Dental Industry
Laurie Zimmerman
Retired Teacher
Laurie Zimmerman
Retired Teacher
Julie Alholm
Mother, Sister, and Daughter
Julie Alholm
Mother, Sister, and Daughter
Amanda Hinman
President and Co-Founder,
Hinman Holistic Health Institute
“Dona’s experience as a psychotherapist is a great compliment to her helping people as a relationship and divorce coach. Dona is able to understand what you are going through and does her absolute best to help you and your family get through your divorce with grace. Dona is kind, professional, compassionate, energetic and reliable. She always holds her clients in high regards and when you join the Divorcing Gracefully™ program, you not only enroll in an amazing coaching program, you get to join a family and community that understands you and is there to help you get through this very difficult time. If you are thinking about divorce, going through divorce, or have been divorced for a while and now want to really take your life to the next level, then work with Dona. You won’t be disappointed.”
Amanda Hinman
President and Co-Founder,
Hinman Holistic Health Institute
“Dona’s experience as a psychotherapist is a great compliment to her helping people as a relationship and divorce coach. Dona is able to understand what you are going through and does her absolute best to help you and your family get through your divorce with grace. Dona is kind, professional, compassionate, energetic and reliable. She always holds her clients in high regards and when you join the Divorcing Gracefully™ program, you not only enroll in an amazing coaching program, you get to join a family and community that understands you and is there to help you get through this very difficult time. If you are thinking about divorce, going through divorce, or have been divorced for a while and now want to really take your life to the next level, then work with Dona. You won’t be disappointed.”