We listen.
I understand the journey many of our clients are going through because I’ve been there myself . I’m the youngest of four siblings, and when it came time to help my parents downsize and move, I found myself taking on the majority of the responsibility. I had no idea where to start, and the emotional toll it took on both my parents and me was overwhelming.
I searched for help online, but I couldn’t find what we really needed. There were professional organizers, but their services weren’t enough for the emotional and personal support we required. I needed someone who had walked in these shoes. What I needed was someone who felt like family, someone I could truly trust. That’s why I created Another Mother’s Daughter. Our mission is to be that family extension for you—offering the support, guidance, and care you need during a challenging time.
LAURIE LEVIN, founder
there was nothing there for me, WHICH IS WHY I AM NOW HERE FOR YOU
My own experience as the daughter of aging parents was an eye-opener. Facing the task of organizing and packing decades of accumulation, sorting & understanding important financial documents while coordinating with movers, inspectors and realtors was a bit frightening. The added challenge of managing waves of emotions and supporting my Mom’s recovery from surgery after the fall would at times bring me to tears.
In a moment of clarity, I realized I couldn’t possibly be the alone in this experience and the emotions that accompanied the physical tasks. I began to talk about it, and more stories came forward of struggle, frustration, overwhelm and burnout. I wasn’t alone in needing help that seemingly did not exist, and in these moments, I heard the call to turn my experience into a system to help others.
I began to take notes. I kept track of what worked and what didn’t. I created checklists, schedules and resource lists. I poured my soul into finding a way forward, for myself and my own family, also for others. I knew a heart centered approach to a repeatable process was key. It had to be adaptable to each family’s unique situation, yet also be a documentable way to work step by step through common challenges. It had to be a caring way to come in like another member of the family, while also ensuring focus, timeline and attention to details.
My personal experience with my own family helped me to define the process. My career in banking and financial services allows me to help with the paperwork. Over 18 years in the banking industry I worked with seniors and small business owners, both of whom are often targets for unscrupulous sales tactics, and helped them to better understand what they already have, what they may need and what questions to ask their advisor when needed. I took pride in being a helpful resource that they could turn to avoid being oversold, helping to manage spending and debt, and to ensure that their actions were in line with their goals.
This is why Another Mother’s Daughter was founded. I work side by side with families, filling the need for an organized family member who truly cares about the outcome, and also the professional who can keep perspective. Lean into me to coordinate each step of the process, and help navigate the emotions that your family may encounter along the way.
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