Tag: rediscovery
Aging and birthday blues
I’ve been quietly reflecting on my birthday this year. The candles, the greetings, the familiar phrase: “Happy Birthday!” But what happens when you don’t feel exactly happy on your birthday? There’s a name for that strange heaviness before or around your birthday: birthday blues. And yes, it’s more common than we think, especially as we…
Natural Menopause Relief Essentials for Women Over 40
No one really prepares us for how menopause can make us feel, off balance, emotional( really emotional I mean, lol), sleepless, or suddenly unsure in our own skin. For me, it didn’t come gradually. I entered surgical menopause at around 44 I think, after undergoing a total hysterectomy with removal of both ovaries (TAHBSO) due…
Held by Grace part 3: Testimony in Color
Looking at Held by Grace now feels like looking at a friend who walked through the fire with me. Stood by me through hard times, accepting my flaws, doubts and rejections. This painting holds pain, yes, but also peace. And most of all, hope. Since finishing this piece, I’ve grown more aware of my weakness…
Why at 47: A Journey of Self-Love and Personal Growth
By Melinda Castillo At 47, many women are settling into routines, careers, family, or preparing for a quieter life. But me? I’m starting over. Not because I have to, but because I finally want to. For more than two decades, profession as an Interior Designer put to the side. I poured my energy into being…