Grief After Caring For Elderly Parents: The Silent Grief
The Silent Grief: Caring for and Losing Elderly Parents Caring for elderly parents is a profound journey that many of us face, often without preparation or understanding of the emotional toll it brings. It’s a role reversal that stirs deep emotions, challenges our...
Reclaiming Strength: A Guide
Reclaiming Strength: A Guide for Women in Midlife Navigating Change and Loss Midlife is a time of profound transformation. For many women, it brings a wave of challenges: grief, hormonal shifts, caregiving responsibilities, and a reevaluation of life’s purpose. But it...
Reclaiming Strength In Midlife
Reclaiming Strength in Midlife: Navigating Change with Courage and Grace Midlife can feel like a whirlwind of change, often leaving women feeling like their once-solid foundation is shifting beneath them. For many, this time of life is marked by transitions that are...
Journaling Through Loss
As children many of us would write stories to make sense of the thoughts in our heads, they could be as wild and whacky as our imaginations would allow! I wrote many stories, most of which were beyond adult understanding, some made me laugh and some made me cry. Well,...
Midlife Overwhelm
Midlife Overwhelm: Navigating the Perfect Storm of Menopause, Grief, and Family Dynamics Midlife is often portrayed as a time of personal freedom and self-discovery. For many women, however, it can feel more like navigating a perfect storm. Between the physical and...
Facing the New Year while Grieving
As the calendar turns to 2025, the world feels ready to embrace fresh starts and bold resolutions. Yet, if you’re grieving, the idea of a “new year” can feel overwhelming. Instead of excitement, it might bring a deep sense of loss or fear of moving forward without the...
Christmas: When Women Do It All
Christmas is often painted as the season of joy, family, and togetherness. Yet, for many women, it’s also the season of stress. Juggling endless to-do lists, gifts, decorations, meals, school plays, and hosting duties can feel overwhelming. Add to this the emotional...
The Significance of Sleep and Why it Matters.
Sleep is the foundation of our well-being. It impacts everything from our mood to our ability to focus, our immune system, and even how we handle stress. Yet, for many, sleep is the first thing to be sacrificed when life feels busy or overwhelming. The truth is that...
Grief and the Body: How Loss Affects Your Physical Health
Grief is not just an emotional experience; it is a full-body response. The impact goes far beyond sadness when we lose someone or something deeply significant. Grief affects our brains, nervous systems, and physical health. Understanding the science behind grief and...
Who Am I Now? Redefining Yourself After Loss.
A significant loss can wreck your sense of identity. Women who have been married often define themselves through shared roles, such as wife, partner, or team member. Widowhood can lead to an identity crisis: Who am I now if I'm not part of "Us"? Losing a parent can...