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Guest Blog Post by Michelle Valiukenas--Audio by Michelle
Parenting after loss doesn’t end with grief—it continues in the questions children ask and the moments that catch you off guard.
“Mommy, I’m going to heaven soon, I’m going to die soon.”
These ...
You know that moment when you take off a heavy backpack and suddenly realize just how much lighter you feel?
Not just physically — emotionally too.
Most of us are carrying more than we realize.
Old conversations. Unspoken guilt. Words we swallowed...
It’s one of the hardest things in the world—to stay in your center when someone you care about is spinning out emotionally. Maybe they're angry. Maybe they’re overwhelmed. Maybe they're hurt and lashing out. Maybe they are so incredibly sad. And if ...
“You’re too sensitive.”
If you heard that phrase growing up, you know how much it stings. It may have been said casually, even jokingly. But over time, those three words can chip away at your confidence and leave you questioning your own feelings.
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You speak up. You try again. You extend grace, even when it isn’t returned.
And still, your family doesn’t seem to understand you. Sometimes it’s subtle. Other times it’s painfully clear. Worse still, you may be left feeling like you are the proble...
Guest Blog Written by Nicolette Lazarus, founder of Womanship — a safe, supportive space where women connect, Share more. Worry less. Womanship brings together verified health and wellness professionals, trusted content, and restorative events to hel...
