Why Googling your separation finances is….

making things worse

I have lost count of how many times this has happened.

A client sits down in my office, exhales, and says:

“I have been Googling everything.”
“… but I  asked AI.”
“I just wanted to feel a bit more prepared before coming in.”

And I get it.

When you are facing separation, there is this quiet pressure to walk into that first appointment already knowing something. To not feel behind. To not feel like you are asking the wrong questions.

So people search late at night. They read articles. They scroll forums. They take in confident-sounding answers from strangers and algorithms alike.

But instead of feeling calmer, they arrive feeling more anxious than when they started.

Ten answers.
Ten opinions.
None of them quite lining up.

That confusion is not a lack of intelligence.
It is information overload.

When more information makes things harder

I am seeing this more and more. People wanting to rely on online answers or AI, even when that information is incomplete, out of context, or simply not right for their situation.

The internet does not know your relationship.
It does not know your finances.
It does not know your children, your timing, or your priorities.

And while AI can provide general information, it cannot replace experience or nuance.

The result is second-guessing, fear, and paralysis.

Why Googling feels helpful (but is not)

Googling feels productive.
It feels like preparation.
It feels safer than sitting with uncertainty.

But more information does not equal more clarity.

I have seen people delay good decisions because of one alarming story online. I have seen people mistrust sound advice because Google or AI said something different.

What actually brings calm

What helps is not knowing everything.

It is understanding the framework.

When you know how things generally work, what steps are involved, and what options you have, your nervous system settles. You stop filling the gaps with worst-case scenarios. You start making decisions from a steadier place.

Confidence comes from clarity.

Why a structured source matters

One clear explanation is better than hours of scrolling.
One trusted roadmap beats twenty conflicting opinions.

That relief people feel when things finally make sense?
That is clarity doing its job.

Why I created the course

This is exactly why I created From Separation to Financial Freedom.

It brings together the explanations I give clients every day, along with practical insights and guidance to help you understand your options without overwhelm.

So you are not relying on late-night searches, strangers online, or AI answers
without context.
You have a structured, trusted place to start.

A gentle reminder

If you are deep in Google right now, you are not failing.
You are looking for safety.

But safety comes from clarity, structure, and support, not more tabs open on your phone.

You do not need all the answers.
You just need a reliable starting point.