Ever have days when your heart races before your feet hit the floor? For many midlife women, especially those healing from emotional wounds, life can feel untethered, anxious, or just plain too much. The good news? You don’t have to fix everything. You need to add some ground your energy. Grounding rituals for midlife women…
There comes a time, often around midlife, when a quiet question begins to surface: Is this all there is? For many women over 50, that question is tangled with grief, fear, and the aftershock of emotional abuse. By this stage in life, you’ve likely carried others, survived silently, and pushed your needs aside for decades….
I remember standing at my kitchen sink one morning, washing dishes with tears streaming down my face. The sun was shining, the birds chirping outside, but I felt utterly alone inside. I began to feel miserable, overwhelmed by the weight of my unhappiness. I was in an unhappy marriage but scared to leave, trapped in…
Healing from emotional abuse isn’t a straight line; it’s a tender journey filled with quiet breakthroughs and deep inner work. Over the years, I’ve realized just how important the right self-care essentials are, especially for women like us who’ve spent a lifetime putting others first. If you’re anything like me, you may be over 50…
Learning how to recover after emotional abuse is a journey that requires patience, self-compassion, and a deep commitment to personal healing. Whether you’re just beginning or have been on the path for some time, this post provides a roadmap to navigate the process with clarity and courage. Remember, recovery is a healing journey; each person’s…
Are you the villain in someone else’s story? Have you ever tried to explain your side of the story only to be met with silence or twisted words? Have you walked away from a toxic relationship only to be labeled the bad guy? Sometimes, you become the ‘arch nemesis’ in someone else’s narrative, cast as…
Newsletter Archive The Empowered Woman Newsletter – Issue 1: Starting Strong—Simple Steps for a Healthier You
Real Talk on How to age Gracefully Let’s be real, aging gracefully isn’t about chasing youth. It’s about embracing this chapter of life with wisdom, strength, and joy. Aging gracefully means showing up for yourself, mind, body, and spirit, and living purposefully daily. As a woman who’s experienced heartache, healing, and countless transitions, I’ve learned…
Emotional Abuse Isn’t Always Obvious You don’t need bruises to be broken. Emotional abuse leaves scars that are invisible but deeply felt. It often begins quietly, disguised as concern or love, and grows into a pattern of control, criticism, and manipulation. I know, because I’ve lived it. Recognizing emotional abuse signs is essential for protecting…
Emotional abuse is a profoundly harmful form of psychological manipulation that often goes unnoticed until the damage feels irreversible. It doesn’t leave visible scars, but the wounds it causes run deep, affecting your mental, emotional, and even physical health. Learning how to recognize the emotional abuse warning signs is crucial because many people endure it…