I’ve been where you are — and you don’t have to walk this road alone.
-Jaelynne Cherwoniak, founder of RedeFINDINGyou
Meet Jaelynne
Hello, I’m Jaelynne. I’m a mom, teacher, partner, and friend — but at my core, I’m a lover of nature, an adventurer, and someone who connects deeply with others. I’ve walked through the storm of divorce, and I know firsthand how heavy, confusing, and lonely it can feel. My journey was long, hard, and at times, overwhelming — but it also shaped me into who I am today. Now, I’m here to walk alongside other women as they find their way forward.​
My story.
Over a decade ago, I believed marriage was “’til death do us part.” I tried everything to make it work. At first, our separation was amicable — until it wasn’t.
I was the main provider, raising my two little ones (then just three and six) while teaching full-time. My ex was going between school and sometimes working, and the financial burden of keeping our home was crushing. Things became extremely difficult and were often volatile. Despite shared custody, I was responsible for more than my share when it came to providing for our children.
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I had counselling, but no real community. I had friends and family who loved me, but it was still lonely. I often felt like I should have it all together, yet inside I was just trying to make it through each day. I wish I could say I knew exactly what to do — but I didn’t. I did the best I could with what I knew at the time.
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Divorce took a toll on my well-being. I put my kids’ needs before my own. I stayed quiet instead of speaking my truth, fearing backlash. I didn’t want to burden anyone — not even close friends — with my problems. And when couples’ friendships didn’t fit anymore, I felt even more isolated.
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The hardest part? Realizing I was going through one of the most difficult times of my life… feeling like there were very few people in my life who truly understood what I was going through.
My Turning Point
It took years — and a lot of personal work — to find myself again. I stopped pretending to be happy just to keep others comfortable. I started rediscovering joy, laughing more, and letting myself imagine a future I could be excited about. And I realized: it shouldn’t have to take this long or be this hard.
You are not alone. Many have walked this road before you — and many are walking it right now, alongside you. I believe we are all stronger than we think, and even the hardest chapters of our lives can reflect back something beautiful.
Jaelynne
Why redeFINDING you exists
When I see other women struggling, I remember exactly how that feels. My driving force is to create a space where women can:
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Find answers without feeling like they have to know what to ask.
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Build genuine connections with people who get it.
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Rediscover joy through new experiences and shared laughter.
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Take back their story and move forward with confidence.
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