New Year, New Beginnings

January 22, 2026•1 min read

Happy New Year!

January is notoriously known as “divorce month” which can sound heavy to some. I like to reframe that mindset a bit with an eye on remembering that divorce is about new beginnings. To that end, I’m happy to share a piece I wrote for the South Shore Divorce Network. Click here to read it.

Wishing you a strong start to 2026! May your year be filled with balance and momentum in all that you do.

Kristen M. Ploetz

Kristen M. Ploetz is a CDC Certified Divorce Coach, former family law attorney and mediator, and founder of KMP Coaching LLC. Drawing from both personal and professional experience, Kristen supports women navigating midlife divorce, identity shifts, and major life transitions with compassion. After ending her own long-term marriage and coming out later in life, she understands the emotional complexity that can accompany divorce and reinvention. Through virtual coaching services available across the U.S., Kristen helps clients move forward in ways that feel authentic, intentional, and empowering.

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