Welcome to the Queer Divorce Club!
Want to hear my post divorce coming out story?
Welcome folx! I'm Tera (she/her), proud founder of the Queer Divorce Club. The inspiration for this community came from my own personal journey, alongside my partner and friends, as we navigated the complexities of divorce and embarked on the process of rebuilding our lives. During this challenging time, I had the privilege of connecting with fellow LGBTQIA+ individuals who had also experienced divorce, and I quickly realized the immense power of community in helping us through the toughest moments.
It became evident that the existing support services available were primarily designed for heteronormative couples, and they didn't fully address the unique experiences and needs of our queer community. I longed for a space where I could find guidance and support tailored to my own journey. That's when the Queer Divorce Club was born.
Having the opportunity to meet others who had walked a similar path, especially those who had come out at a later age, was instrumental in my own healing and growth throughout the divorce process. The power of community cannot be underestimated, especially during our most challenging times. No one should feel alone when they need community the most.
So, here we are, at the Queer Divorce Club, ready to embrace the beauty of togetherness and provide a safe and nurturing space for all. Our mission is to ensure that you never feel isolated or unsupported during your journey. We are here to offer you the guidance, resources, and loving community you deserve.
I am genuinely thrilled that you have found your way to us. I hope the Queer Divorce Club becomes a source of solace, empowerment, and connection for you. Remember, you are never alone. Together, we will navigate this path of growth, healing, and discovery.
Welcome to the Queer Divorce Club!
Tera J. Wozniak Stortz, M.P.A.
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Tera is a queer writer and coach. After decades of living the heteronormative “perfect” life, Tera decided to lean out, getting divorced and building a queerer life. Today, Tera is writing, running the Queer Divorce Club, and leading peer coaching circles for individuals looking to build the lives they want outside of the mainstream. She lives in West Michigan with her partner Carlie, their three boys, two cats, and two bunnies. Tera and her family love taking outdoor adventures, flowing around a bonfire, playing hide and seek on the regular, and occasionally raising monarch butterflies in their bathroom.
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Intercultural Development Inventory Qualified Administrator
Masters Public and Nonprofit Administration, Grand Valley State University
Authenticity Circle Coach (Peer Coaching Circle Facilitator)
Professional Facilitator Training, Delta Strategies
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Co-Founder and Trainer, Civicize.Me Develop curriculum and training to encourage women and people of color to participate in their backyard civic institutions; Engage participants in and beyond workshops to support their goals and civic participation
Encore Fellow, Grand Rapids Community Foundation Lead and supported the group of Encore Volunteers (Individuals Post- Retirement seeking ways to get involved in the community) to build an action plan for networking and volunteering; Built a coalition of partners, that included various “Senior Supporting Organizations”, to support Encore Volunteers in a multitude of different ways in our community
Founder and Principal Consultant, Momentum for Impact LLC Offered consulting and training to nonprofit organizations in the following areas: volunteer engagement, community advocacy, equity and inclusion, talent development, and marketing and communications; Became a certified administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory
Part-time Faculty, School of Public and Nonprofit Administration at GVSU Taught graduate level Human Resources Management and Nonprofit Management courses, as well as workshops on leadership, marketing and communications, data and evaluation, and intercultural competency, human resources
Founder and Board Chair, Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) Grand Rapids Founded the YNPN Grand Rapids Chapter to support young professionals in their passion and commitment to non-profit work; Assisted in the creation and development of YNPN chapters in Detroit and Kalamazoo; Served on the YNPN National Board