Changing relationships: with yourself

Of all the relationships you’ll have in your life, there is one that matters more than any other. And that, my dear, is the relationship you have with yourself.
Of all the people who talk to you, there is one voice you hear more than any other: yours.

How are you talking to yourself? What’s the tone? What are the words? How much space and grace do you give yourself? I wish for you to always give yourself space and grace, and even more so in this major life transition.

For many of us midlife mamas we go through (peri)menopause at the same time as our kids stretch their wings and leave the nest. Two major life transitions overlapping. There are changes happening on the inside and the outside, emotionally and physically.

As with any transition we are best off when we navigate them skillfully. That means adding an extra scoop of self-compassion as we go through the stages of Grief, Relief and Joy.

We grieve the losses of identity as hands on mothers. Many of us feel lost now that our mental load is no longer required for parenting. Who am I now??

Once we have given the grief the time and attention it deserves, and we have reveled in the relief – what are all the things you are not going to miss? – we turn to joy: you get to write the next chapters of your life, let’s make sure you write something yummy! : )

This is a place I see many needing more support and guidance. I’m here for you.