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How to have an amicable separation with author, Lucy Fry

In this episode Kate is joined by Lucy Fry to discuss how to have an amicable separation based on her own experience.

21 July 2021
30 MIN
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In this episode Kate is joined by Lucy Fry to discuss how to have an amicable separation based on her own experience.

About the episode:

During this episode, Lucy shares how she and her wife co-parent their son and how they've achieved an amicable split, even with bumps in the road. Thank you Lucy for your realistic and honest insights into relationships and parenthood. 

Please note: this episode was recorded before the introduction of no-fault divorce in England and Wales, and may mention the previous legal system. For accurate information on the legal process of divorce, please visit amicable.co.uk

About Lucy

Lucy Fry is a writer, author and speaker. Her memoir, Easier Ways To Say I Love You, explores love, lust and loss in all its rawest forms.

Lucy has worked as a weekly columnist at The Sunday Telegraph newspaper and has written articles for publications like The Guardian, Times, Telegraph, Mail on Sunday, Stylist, Psychologies and Women’s Health. Lucy’s particular areas of expertise include physical, mental and emotional health, and addiction.

You can find out more about Lucy on her Instagram: @lucy_fry_writer

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